The Relationship between Self-Leadership and Emotional Intelligence among Staff Nurses
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The current healthcare system requires individuals who are capable to work independently, be initiative, make decisions responsibly in order to work effectively. In this context, the concept of self-leadership and emotional intelligence has been linked to professional and personal effectiveness. Aim: to identify the relationship between self-leadership and emotional intelligence among staff nurses. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive correlational, cross-sectional study was conducted. Convenience sampling technique was implemented to collect the needed data using self -report questionnaires to measure nurse’s self-leadership and emotional intelligence level and to investigate the relationship between them. The total sample size was 158 registered nurses. Results: This study revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between selfleadership and emotional intelligence. Nurses with bachelor degree or higher tended to practice self-leadership more than others. Conclusion and recommendation: self-leadership was related to emotional intelligence by which both used self-regulation and shared several commonalities regarding different work outcomes. Saudi nurses need to be trained regarding how to demonstrate self-leadership and emotional intelligence as this might assist them in leadership development.
Authors and Affiliations
Eman Alabdulbaqi, Hasnah Banjar, Ohood Felemban
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