Emotional Intelligence and Nurses' Quality of Work Life During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Alkorashy Hanan A., Basheer Aisha F., Mohamed Hanem F., Soundy Andrew, Parkinson John
Primary Institution: King Saud University
Hypothesis
Emotional intelligence moderates the relationship between nurses’ preparedness to care for COVID-19 patients and their quality of work life.
Conclusion
Fostering emotional intelligence in nurses can enhance their resilience and improve their quality of work life, especially in high-stress environments like those experienced during the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- 93.6% of nurses reported good personal competence in emotional intelligence.
- 76.4% of nurses felt prepared to care for COVID-19 patients.
- 71% of nurses perceived their quality of work life as good.
Takeaway
This study shows that when nurses are good at understanding and managing their emotions, they feel better about their work, especially during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology
A cross-sectional, correlational design was used, involving data collection through surveys measuring emotional intelligence, quality of work life, and demographic information.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may lead to social desirability bias, affecting the accuracy of emotional intelligence and preparedness levels.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reported measures may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The sample was predominantly female (94.4%), with a mean age of 37.47 years and an average of 8.43 years of experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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