*2.3. Measures*

### 2.3.1. Demographics

Demographics were assessed using an ad hoc measure.

#### 2.3.2. Emotional Intelligence

The Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SREIT; [54,55]) was used to assess emotional intelligence. It is a 33-item scale (e.g., "*Emotions are one of the things that make my life worth living*"; "*I am aware of my emotions as I experience them*") on a five-point Likert scale from 1 "strongly disagree" to 5 "strongly agree". It is a unidimensional scale, with higher scores indicating a greater level of EI. Cronbach's alpha reached 0.93.
