Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Contemporary Research In Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Fatih HATİPOĞLU, Editör, All sciences Academy, İstanbul, ss.5-23, 2025
This paper presents the Dual-Path model of Emotional Intelligence (EI), which proposes two distinct forms of emotional intelligence: Positive Emotional Intelligence (PEI) and Negative Emotional Intelligence (NEI). The Dual-Path model of Emotional Intelligence (EI) offers a nuanced framework that highlights both the constructive and destructive potentials of emotional competencies. This model categorizes EI into two distinct pathways: Positive Emotional Intelligence (PEI) and Negative Emotional Intelligence (NEI). The PEI path emphasizes ethical applications of EI, including empathy, motivation, self-regulation, and ethical behavior, which foster positive social and organizational outcomes. Conversely, the NEI path sheds light on the misuse of emotional intelligence through manipulation, deception, and unethical behavior, leading to detrimental effects in social and workplace environments. This dual-path framework challenges the conventional view of EI as inherently positive, stressing that the same emotional skills can be directed toward harmful ends. Recognizing both the bright and dark sides of EI is critical for leadership, team dynamics, and organizational ethics. The model underscores the need for awareness, training, and ethical oversight in developing and applying emotional intelligence in professional settings. It invites further research into the predictors, contexts, and consequences of both PEI and NEI to inform leadership development, psychological assessment, and ethical interventions in organizational behavior. By acknowledging the dual nature of EI, this model provides a more comprehensive understanding of how emotional intelligence operates in diverse interpersonal and institutional contexts. Keywords-Emotional Intelligence, Positive EI, Negative EI, Ethical Behavior, Organizational Outcomes.