Abstract
Aims and methodA comparative analysis of emotional intelligence between psychiatrists and surgeons using the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (Bar-On EQ-i) validated assessment tool. Applied to psychiatrists and surgeons with postgraduate membership in Greater London.ResultsA total of 148 individuals were recruited. The median scores for Total EQ scores were average, with no difference in Total EQ between psychiatrists and surgeons (P = 0.872). Psychiatrists scored significantly higher in the subscales of emotional self-awareness (P = 0.002), empathy (P = 0.005), social responsibility (P = 0.04) and impulse control (P = 0.011). Surgeons scored significantly higher in the subscales of self-regard (P = 0.005), stress tolerance (P < 0.0001) and optimism (P = 0.009).Clinical implicationsThere are significant differences between psychiatrists and surgeons in the component factors that make up the Total EQ score. They seemingly correspond with widely held perceptions.
Highlights
Similar to IQ testing, it is a self-report questionnaire which gives a score produced from subscales based on the components of emotional intelligence
There was no evidence of a difference in total emotional intelligence between psychiatrists and surgeons (P = 0.872)
There was no evidence of a difference in total emotional intelligence between genders (P = 0.982), and there was no correlation with age
Summary
There was no evidence of a difference in total emotional intelligence between psychiatrists and surgeons (P = 0.872). There was no evidence of a difference in total emotional intelligence between genders (P = 0.982), and there was no correlation with age (rs = 0.095; P = 0.250). Emotional intelligence composite factors The radar diagram (Fig. 1) displays the differences in composite scores between the two groups. Psychiatrists scored significantly higher in the subscales of emotional self-awareness, empathy, social responsibility and impulse control. Surgeons scored significantly higher in the subscales of self-regard, stress tolerance and optimism (Fig. 2).
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