Editorial: New trends in emotional intelligence: conceptualization, understanding, and assessment

Over the years, significant strides have been made in refining the conceptualization and measurement of Emotional Intelligence (EI)  (e.g., Brackett and Mayer, 2003; Joseph and Newman, 2010; Andrei et al., 2016; O’Connor et al., 2019). Researchers have  developed various tools and methods to assess both ability EI and trait EI, providing valuable insights into individuals’ emotional capabilities and tendencies. These advancements have helped distinguish different aspects of EI, understand its underlying mechanisms, and identify realworld implications (Martins et al., 2010; Perera and DiGiacomo, 2013; Miao et al., 2017; MacCann et al., 2020). However, the field of EI is ever evolving, and new perspectives continue to emerge. The current Research Topic identifies emerging trends in EI research that draw from various approaches. More specifically, the work of D’Amico and Geraci and Maddocks addresses the conceptualization of EI, Gottfredson and Becker examine factors that may influence emotionally intelligent skills, and  Gillioz et al. explore the assessment of EI.