Emotional intelligence, job satisfaction and psychological well-being among nurses in a tertiary care hospital- a cross-sectional study
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Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, Psychological well-being, NurseAbstract
Background: Emotional intelligence helps in preservation of mental health because of their effective emotional regulation skills. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence on nurses’ job satisfaction and psychological well-being. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital and included 120 nurses. Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, Psychological General Well-being scale and Job Satisfaction Survey questionnaires were used. Results: The study showed a low positive correlation between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being (r=0.313) and a low correlation between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction (r= 0.122). The emotional intelligence was significantly correlated to their psychological well-being (9.8%). Conclusion: Nurses with higher emotional intelligence experience greater psychological well-being. We did not find a link between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. Implementing interventions to enhance emotional intelligence in nurses is crucial for improving psychological well-being and reducing burnout risk.
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