As with the first edition, this second edition is both scientifically rigorous, yet highly readable and accessible to a non-specialist audience. It will therefore be of value to researchers and practitioners in many disciplines beyond social psychology.

Joseph Ciarrochi, University of Wollongong, Australia. Joseph P. Forgas, University of New South Wales, Australia. John D. Mayer, University of New Hampshire, USA.

Introduction. J.D. Mayer, J. Ciarrochi, Emotional Intelligence and Everyday Life: An Introduction. Part 1. Fundamental Issues. J.D. Mayer, A New Field Guide to Emotional Intelligence. M.A. Brackett, G. Geher, Measuring Emotional Intelligence: Paradigmatic Diversity and Common Ground. M. Buckley, C. Saarni, Skills of Emotional Competence: Developmental Implications. J.P. Forgas, C.L. Wyland, Affective Intelligence: Understanding the Role of Affect in Everyday Social Behavior. M. Zeidner, G. Matthews, R.D. Roberts, Emotional Intelligence, Coping with Stress, and Adaptation. Part 2. Applications of Emotional Intelligence Research to Everyday Life. J. Fitness, The Emotionally Intelligent Marriage. J. Flury, W. Ickes, Emotional Intelligence and Empathic Accuracy in Friendships and Dating Relationships. M.J. Elias, J.S. Kress, L. Hunter, Emotional Intelligence and the Crisis in Schools. D.R. Caruso, B. Bienn, S.A. Kornacki, Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. J. Ciarrochi, J.T. Blackledge, Mindfulness-based Emotional Intelligence Training: A New Approach to Reducing Human Suffering and Promoting Effectiveness. P. Salovey, Applied Emotional Intelligence: Regulating Emotions to Become Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. Part 3. Integration and Conclusions. J. Ciarrochi, The Current State of Emotional Intelligence Research: Answers to Some Old Questions and the Discovery of Some New Ones. J.D. Mayer, J. Ciarrochi, Clarifying Concepts Related to Emotional Intelligence: A Proposed Glossary.