Abstract
Introduction: Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and control one´s own emotions as well as emotions of other people. There are two orientations in studying emotional intelligence. They differ in whether they relate abilities and personal characteristic features or not. Emotional intelligence usage is currently being understood as a fundamental requirement of nursing in care provision to patients.Methods: In a research conducted with a group of nursing students (n = 86), we were examining emotional intelligence as an ability and as a feature. We used SIT-EMO (Situational Test of Emotional Understanding) scales in order to fi nd out emotional intelligence as an ability, and SEIS (Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale), measuring emotional intelligence as a feature. In the context of nursing, we were finding out emotional self-effi cacy in relation to geriatric patients (ESE-GP). TEIQue-SF (Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – short form) method was used to set up our own questionnaire.Results: We were fi nding out the extent of emotional intelligence and we were analyzing it from the viewpoint of its grasping as a feature, ability and emotional self-effi cacy in relation to geriatric patients. We found out lower levels in social awareness, emotional management and stress management dimensions of the nursing students.Conclusion: Emotional intelligence as an ability of the nursing students can be enhanced through psychological and social trainings. Emotional intelligence has an impact on social and communication skills, which are a precondition of effective nursing care.
Highlights
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and control ones own emotions as well as emotions of other people
We were finding out the extent of emotional intelligence and we were analyzing it from the viewpoint of its grasping as a feature, ability and emotional self-efficacy in relation to geriatric patients
We found out lower levels in social awareness, emotional management and stress management dimensions of the nursing students
Summary
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and control ones own emotions as well as emotions of other people. There are two orientations in studying emotional intelligence. They differ in whether they relate abilities and personal characteristic features or not. Emotional intelligence involves qualities like recognition of ones own feelings, ability to empathize. For standard as well as specific personality functioning, one needs intellectual abilities (decisions based on logic) and abilities covered by emotional intelligence. Clear communication of ones own feelings and emotions can provide significant help in creating mutual relationship. Baumgartner et al [2] state that the theory of Mayer, Salovey and Caruso provides a clear and logical concept of emotional intelligence. Connection of terms emotions and intelligence creates a specific psychological construct applicable in a determined sphere of human life, contrary to powerful theory by Goleman and too broad theory by Bar-One
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