Emotional intelligence in Nursing, models and methods of measurement
Advances in Nursing & Midwifery,
Vol. 26 No. 93 (2017),
16 July 2017
,
Page 21-29
https://doi.org/10.22037/anm.v26i93.15794
Abstract
Abstract
Background and Aim:
Emotional intelligence is one of the most important factors for success in all aspects of life.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize emotions in themselves and others, effective
management of emotions, the emotions in their motivation and effective communication. Given the
importance of the issue and the lack of nursing research in the field of emotional intelligence in
Iran, in this article emotional intelligence in nursing, patterns and measurement methods were
discussed.
Materials and methods:
After searching the database Ovid, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, SID, Magiran using keywords
intelligence, emotional intelligence, nursing students, Information obtained after review of 47
sources.
Conclusion:
Emotional intelligence can be positive results, such as socio-emotional success, confidence is high,
more life satisfaction, health and social commitment to the cause. Patterns of emotional intelligence
considered and Different tools have been designed to measure this type of intelligence.
Keywords:
Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing Students
- Intelligence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Nursing Students
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