Modifiable factors influencing emotional intelligence among medical interns

Abstract

style coping (adjusted b=0.17; 95% CI 0.11-0.24; p<0.001), and religiosity (adjusted b=0.09; 95% CI 0.01-0.17; p<0.001). In contrast, avoidant-style coping (adjusted b=-0.19; 95% CI -0.28-0.11; p<0.001) is negatively associated with EQ. Adjusted R 2 of 67.6% substantiated the goodness of fit of the regression model. This study showed that a few significant modifiable factors influenced EQ among medical graduates; namely resilience, coping style, preparedness for internship, and religiosity. It showed a positive association between emotional intelligence and approach coping style, and a negative relationship with avoidant coping. Approach coping encapsulates constructive responses to stress such as positive reframing, acceptance, seeking helpful information, and reaching for emotional support, while avoidant coping includes self-distraction, denial, venting, substance abuse, behavioural disengagement, and self-blame. 4