ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Med.
Sec. Healthcare Professions Education
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1610150
Emotional Intelligence Among Nurses in a General Hospital Setting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Provisionally accepted
- 1King Saud University, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 2Department of Community Health and Mental Health, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a prerequisite of nursing practice. It significantly impacts the well-being and the quality of provided services. The literature is scarce regarding the EI levels of Saudi Arabia's nursing professionals. Therefore, this study aims to assess EI levels and explore influencing factors among nurses in a general hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed involving a convenience sample of 80 registered nurses, and using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue SF) tool for the collection of data. Data were analyzed through ANOVA and Independent sample T-test at P< 0.05. Results showed a moderate TEIQue global score (3.3 ± 0.33), with Well-being scoring highest (3.7 ± 0.38) followed by Sociability (3.3 ± 0.42). Contrarily, Self-control (3.2 ± 0.37) and Emotionality (3.1 ± 0.41) were comparatively lower. Females had significantly higher scores of Well-being, and non-Saudi presented high scores of Well-being (3.7 ± 0.37) and Emotionality (3.2 ± 0.46). Less experience was correlated with a higher global score (3.4 ± 0.40). The regression analysis revealed a high global score (3.6 ± 0.35) of nurses from the obstetric department. Conclusions: Nurses demonstrated a moderate EI level, with the highest score of Well-being, followed by Sociability. Gender, nationality and department are influencing factors for EI level. These findings emphasize the importance of EI-specific training programs to improve Self-control and Emotionality. Further longitudinal studies are needed to explore the effects of EI interventions on the skills of nurses and the quality of care of patients.
Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, level, Influencing factors, Nursing, General Hospitals, Saudi Arabia
Received: 14 Apr 2025; Accepted: 04 Jun 2025.
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* Correspondence: Ibrahim Yahya Alhakami, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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