Abstract
This study aims to compare the racket feeling concept from transactional analysis with two similar psychological concepts: coping strategies and emotional intelligence. Three tests were developed to measure racket feelings, coping strategies, and emotional intelligence. These tests, together with an intelligence test, were administered to 142 subjects ages 11–14. The results indicate that racket feelings are mainly correlated with emotion-centered coping strategies and that hostile racket feelings are inversely correlated with emotional intelligence.