Health Promotion and Emotional Intelligence
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim and scope: in a traditional definition, intelligence has been considered as the ability to adapt effectively to the environment. Wechsler intelligence has defined intelligence as general ability which cannot be separated from emotions and feelings. Hence, with regard to interconnectedness of cognition and emotion, the importance of emotion in adaptive behavior is confirmed. Hence, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and health. Materials and methods: in this correlation study, 360 bachelor's students studying in Islamic Azad University of Sabzevar during 2012-2013 were selected, and examined using public health and emotional intelligence questionnaires. In this study, stepwise simple and multiple regression method has been used. emotional intelligence has been a good predictor for health. Health changes can be predicted through emotional intelligence and its components. The component "self-control" followed by "self-consciousness" is the strongest predictor for health changes. Emotional intelligence could determine 39.7% of general health changes. using the results of research, it is suggested to propose emotional skills training program to improve health, with a huge emphasis on "self-control" and "self-consciousness" training.
Authors and Affiliations
Razieh Khosrorad| PHD in Phychology, Research Center on Social Determinants of Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran, Sakineh Soltani kouhbanani| PHD in Phychology, Member of the Scientific Boardof Ferdowsi university of Mashhad,Mashhad,Iran, Seyed Jamal Mirmoosavi| MD, MSc in Medical Education, Vice-Chancellor for Health Affairs, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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