The relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving Skills on Nursing Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Masrer degree of Nursing, Nursing Administration Department- Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University

2 Professor and head of Nursing Administration, Nursing Administration Department- Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University

3 Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration. Nursing Administration Department- Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University

Abstract

Background: Emotional intelligence is comprised of individual, emotional, and social
abilities. It includes the competency of an individual to manage their relationships with others, and
regulate emotions and efficiently solved their problem. Aim: this study aims to assess the effect of
emotional intelligence training program on nursing students problem solving skills. Design: A
descriptive, correlational design was followed in carrying out this study. Setting: The study was
conducted at the Technical Nursing Institute at El-Fayoum University. Subjects: included all the
available nursing students at second year was 200 nursing students. Tools of data collection: Data
were collected by using two tools emotional intelligence questionnaire and problem solving skills
questionnaire. Results: 48.5% of the nursing students had high emotional intelligence. Half of
nursing students in the study sample were high problem solving skills. Conclusion: There were
highly statistically significant correlations between emotional intelligence and problem solving
skills. Recommendations: The Technical Institute of Nursing should adopt the emotional
intelligence, educational approach in all its different grades and Enhance nursing problem solving
skills through providing them with supportive and positive training environment.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 4
December 2022
Pages 188-196

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