Emotional intelligence dimensions as predictors of coping reactions to stress in nursing practitioners

Abstract

Stress is an inevitable part of nursing life. Nurses need to respond to their stressful environment contents to reduce negative consequences. We examined the role of dimensions of emotional intelligence in predicting coping reactions to stress in 201 college nursing practitioners in this crosssectional study between November 2017 and January 2018. The nurses appraised their own emotions, but they were not sure that appraised others' emotions, regulated their and others' emotions. They could cope with new ideas and faced obstacles. Most of the nurses were moderately stressed. Those nurses were not able to regulate their own emotions were determined to have a higher level of perceived stress. Active coping, positive reframing and acceptance were the most prevalent coping mechanisms. The investigation showed that others' emotion appraisal was a predictor for selfblame reaction, and emotion utilization was the predictor for positive reframing and selfblame.

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“…It is particularly important to point to appropriate communication methods which would improve their functioning in the working environment, lower the impact of stress and effectively help manage it. It is also important to show the dependency between strong stress and an emotional state [52]. In this way, not only the necessary knowledge is delivered, but also a form of training is experienced.…”

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“…› Emotional intelligence (EI) can be broadly defined as the ability to identify, express, evaluate, and instinctively self-regulate emotions; characteristics of EI include empathy, self-awareness, motivation, self-control, and adeptness in relationships (4,6,10,11,15) • The three primary models of EI differ in their definition, the discipline from which the model emerged, and the instrument used for measurement of EI (4,5,14) -The Trait Model (also called the Personality Model) was proposed by Reuven Bar-On, and originated in the field of community health. This model defines EI as a set of personality traits and noncognitive abilities that determine an individual's emotional and social adaptation (4,5,14) -Measurement tools based on the Trait Model include the Emotional Quotient Inventory and the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (4) -The Ability Model was introduced by John Mayer and Peter Salovey, and originated from results of cognitive research in the field of psychology.…”

“…Accumulating evidence suggests that a similar correlation exists in the nursing workforce (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11) • Investigators studying EI in nursing students and in nurses who are in clinical practice have reported (3,4,5,6) -positive correlations between the level of EI and delivery of bedside clinical care, clinical decision making, ethical behavior, parameters of physical and emotional wellness, more adaptive stress-coping strategies and effective conflict handling styles, longer career length, anticipated retention in current job, professional achievement, job satisfaction, adaptive responses to organizational change, levels of professionalism and self-compassion, self-reportsof clinical competence, patient perception of the level of nurse caring, and certain positive clinical outcomes in patients -In study of EI in 98 Dutch mental health nurses, researchers reported that mental health specialty nurses scored above average in EI as measured by the Emotional Quotient Inventory compared with nurses who were not working in a mental health specialty area (14) -Researchers in a study of 42 nurses using the Emotional Quotient Inventory found that successful staff nurses have average or high levels of EI (6) -Researchers have noted that high levels of EI are associated with strong onflict resolution skills in nurses, and that training regarding EI skills can promote effective conflict management in healthcare facilities (2) -Nurse researchers in Jordan noted significant positive associations between EI and self-reportedclinical performance among 194 nurses interviewed (1) -Although Baby Boomer nurses (i.e., nurses who were born during the period 1943-1960) may view Generation X nurses (i.e., nurses who were born during the period 1961-1980) and Generation Y nurses (i.e., nurses who were born during the period 1980-2000) as less caring, researchers in a study of 442 nurses found no significant differences in EI among nurses who represented the Baby Boomer generation, Generation X, and Generation Y. (3) (For more information on generational differences in nursing, see Evidence-Based Care Sheet: Nursing Workforce: Generational Differences ) -Researchers of a qualitative study on EI and effective management in nursing reported on the importance of implementing emotional and social learning programs to improve nurses' knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to improvementing management in healthcare in order toachieve positive result, maintainpositive relations, and make accountable decisions (10) -negative associations between the level of EI and perceived level of stress and burnout (15) -In a cross-sectional stud...…”

“…(For more information, see Evidence-Based Care Sheet: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence ) • Mindfulness has been linked to higher EI. (13) Mindfulness is often referred to as a form of meditation and is commonly defined as maintaining a focus on the present moment, including attention to personal feelings, thoughts, and experiences › Increasing EI (e.g., through training) may lead to an improved work environment, improved quality of patient care, improved patient safety, and improved general health status among nurses (4) • Investigators exploring the effect of training regarding EI on the health status of 52 intensive care unit nurses in Iran found that nurses who had received education regarding EI reported significantly improved general health status 2 months after the teaching intervention (12) › Nurse managers who show high EI and model positive EI-related behaviors to their staff have fewer unnmet patient needs, more satisfied patients, and less job dissatisfaction (11) What We Can Do › Learn about EI and its influence in nursing practice; share this information with your colleagues › Collaborate with other nurses in your working environment to increase EI in yourself and your colleagues • Promote the inclusion of EI development and training in nursing curricula and continuing education programs (11,15)…”