THE EFFECT OF HEARTMATH TECHNIQUES ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

This study examines the effects of HeartMath techniques on emotional intelligence. The HeartMath techniques implemented are Heart Lock-In®, Neutral® and FreezeFrame®. The dependent measurement is the BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory, which contains a total EQ scale along with fifteen sub scales. The independent variable is a one day seven hour workshop, titled The Power to Change Performance. The experimental design with control is a pre-test/post-test administered within a six week interval. A 2x2 mixed factorial statistical design yielded statistical significant differences for Total EQ (p = .001), Stress Tolerance (p = .01), Happiness (p .03). Marginal statistical significance was found for Interpersonal Relationship (p .08) and Reality Testing (p = .07). In total, ten of the fifteen sub scales showed an increase in measurement. This data strongly indicates that the practice of HeartMath techniques for six weeks increases emotional intelligence.