Higher Psychological Well-being Research Articles

The mediating role of psychological well-being on the effect of fear of future violent events at work on nurses' intention to migration.

To evaluate the effect of the fear of violence of nurses working in Turkey on their intention to migrate and to examine the mediating role of psychological well-being on this effect. Many countries are concerned about nurses' fear of violence and their intention to migrate. The fear of violence at work may influence nurses' intention to migrate. Additionally, psychological well-being may impact this process. However, the impact of the fear of violence at work on the intention to migrate, as well as the moderating effect of psychological well-being in a nursing context, is not well understood. We conducted this cross-sectional study on a sample of 221 nurses from two public hospitals. We collected survey data between November 2022 and January 2023 using three scales. We analyzed the data using SPSS, AMOS, and HAYES. We followed the STROBE statement guidelines for cross-sectional studies. Nurses reported a moderate intention to migrate and a moderate to high level of fear of violence and psychological well-being. Fear of violence is positively associated with the intention to migrate. Mediation analyses indicated that the association between fear of violence and intention to migration was mediated by psychological well-being. The fear among nurses of being exposed to violence increases their intention to migrate. However, high psychological well-being can reduce this intention. Nursing managers, policymakers, and decision-makers need to take serious precautions against the fear of violence in the future and make necessary improvements for nurses who witness violence. To achieve this, it can begin by paying attention to the high psychological well-being of each nurse.

A cross-sectional analysis of gender and psychological well-being among older Taiwanese adults.

Psychological well-being (PWB) facilitates good health. Few studies have taken into consideration gender and how it can affect PWB within a sociocultural context. This study aims to determine if relationships between social, health, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors on PWB among older Taiwanese adults are affected by gender. Data were obtained from the 2016 Taiwan Mental Health Survey. A representative sample, of 2,286 individuals, was created using multistage proportional probability. Participants were interviewed at their homes using a structured questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were Taiwanese citizenship, age ≥ 55 years, and the ability to provide informed consent. Participants 65 years and above were selected for the study sample n = 1,533. An 18-item version of Ryff's PWB scale was used to determine PWB. The median value was used to categorize low and high PWB. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine predictors of PWB stratified by gender. Chronic disease, unemployment, and financial dependence negatively impacted men's PWB. Satisfaction with living environment and family relationships positively impacted women's PWB. Unique characteristics of older men, women, and culture account for this. Gender-specific interventions aimed at promoting PWB in older adults are needed. Recommendations include educational programs, social support workshops, and community engagement initiatives.

An Overview of Psychological Well-Being in First-Year Students of Faculty of Nursing

Introduction: First year students are often faced with various challenges that have an impact on their psychological well-being. So far, the psychological well-being of first-year nursing students is not clearly known. Good psychological well-being helps first-year nursing students cope with academic demands. Objective: This study aimed to describe the psychological well-being of first-year students at the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University. Methods: This study used a quantitative descriptive method. The population of this study were all first-year active students, namely the 2022 batch of the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bachelor Study Program (N=234). The sampling technique in this study is total sampling. This study used the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale Instrument with 48 statement items that have been adapted to Indonesian language and culture with a validity index of 0.304 - 0.580 and a cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.912. Data analysis in this study used univariate analysis. Results: The results showed that 6.4% of students had high psychological well-being, 87.6% of students had moderate psychological well-being, and 6.0% of students had low psychological well-being. Almost all first-year students of the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University have psychological well-being in the moderate category. Conclusion: For the faculty, it is hoped that they can make efforts to monitor the psychological well-being of students by promoting available counseling service facilities so that students can find out and take advantage of existing facilities, and further research is expected to be able to examine other factors that can affect psychological well-being which were not discussed in this study.

Analysis of the Psychological Well Being Profile of Middle School Students around the Riverbanks of Banjarmasin City

Education is an important aspect of life. Various obstacles arise that affect the quality of education. One of these obstacles is that there are still several cases related to bullying, sexual violence, brawls, intolerance and various other problems, including promiscuity which of course affects the mental health of students at school. Students who have low mental health will have an impact on not achieving student well-being at school. Based on the results of the analysis of the Psychological Well-Being categorization, students identified as having very low and low psychological well-being were 108 students with a percentage of 20% of the total sample taken. Apart from that, students who were identified as having moderate psychological well-being were 247 or 67% of the total sample. Meanwhile, there are 13 students who have a high psychological well-being category or only 4%. These results strengthen the finding that most students tend to have less psychological well-being which has the potential to have an impact on students' mental health at school. However, it also has the potential to improve if mental health-based guidance and counselling services are provided with various supports from parties at the school.

Disparities in positive mental health of sexual and gender minority adults in Canada.

The goal of this study was to examine potential disparities in positive mental health (PMH) among adults in Canada by sexual orientation and gender modality. Using 2019 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Annual Component data (N = 57 034), we compared mean life satisfaction and the prevalence of high self-rated mental health (SRMH), happiness and community belonging between heterosexual and sexual minority adults, and between cisgender and gender minority adults. We used 2019 CCHS Rapid Response on PMH data (N = 11 486) to compare the prevalence of high psychological well-being between heterosexual and sexual minority adults. Linear and logistic regression analyses examined the between-group differences in mean life satisfaction and the other PMH outcomes, respectively. Sexual minority (vs. heterosexual) adults reported lower mean life satisfaction (B = -0.7, 95% CI: -0.8, -0.5) and were less likely to report high SRMH (OR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.3, 0.5), happiness (OR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.3, 0.5), community belonging (OR = 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5, 0.7) and psychological well-being (OR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.3, 0.6). Differences were not always significant for specific sexual minority groups in sexstratified analyses. Gender minority adults reported lower mean life satisfaction and were less likely to report high SRMH and happiness than cisgender adults. Future research could investigate how these PMH disparities arise, risk and protective factors in these populations, how other sociodemographic factors interact with sexual orientation and gender identity to influence PMH and changes in disparities over time.

The well-being equation: How inner fulfilment drives the impact of older persons on the Ghanaian society.

Understanding and managing the complex processes of ageing is a critical function of gerontological nursing, especially when it comes to older people's well-being and their contributions to society. Globally, older persons contribute in many ways to families and communities. However, the relationship between older person's overall well-being and their propensity to contribute to society remains an important gap in research. The study examined the association between well-being and the impact of older persons on Ghanaian society. A secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of the 2014/15 Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE Wave 2) conducted by the World Health Organization was used. The multilevel logistic regression technique was used to examine four dimensions of well-being and their associations with high social contribution among older persons. The output was reported as odds ratios (OR). The results show that older persons who had high physical and psychological well-being were more likely to contribute to society (OR = 1.25, 95% CI = 0.93, 1.68), (OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 1.32, 2.33). However, those with high levels of emotional and spiritual well-being were less likely to make social contributions (OR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.88), (OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.66, 1.18). This study shows a positive association between well-being and older persons' societal impact. Good mental and physical health encourage societal involvement among older persons, while high emotional and spiritual well-being may lead to less societal contribution. These findings are important for nursing policies promoting social contribution and well-being among older persons 60 years and over in Ghana.

Relationship between living rooms with void spaces or partially high ceilings and psychological well-being: A cross-sectional study in Japan

In a building environment, it can be inferred that not only the size of the space but also its height influences the well-being of the occupants through their daily living space. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between perceived ceiling height and occupant's well-being in residential environments. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived ceiling height in living spaces and well-being in the general population. A total of 3859 Japanese aged 20–69 years were included in the analysis through an online survey. Psychological well-being was assessed using the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index, and the perceived ceiling height was based on whether the living space had a void space or a partially high ceiling. The relative risk (RR) and 95 % confidence interval (CI) of perceived ceiling height for poor psychological well-being were estimated using a modified Poisson regression. A significant association was found between higher living room ceilings and better psychological well-being, especially for taller males (RR 0.894, 95 % CI 0.894–0.960). This association was consistent across different housing types, including detached house (RR 0.905, 95 % CI 0.829–0.988) and apartments (RR 0.849, 95 % CI 0.745–0.968). In contrast, no similar association was found among shorter males and females. These findings suggest that taller people, especially males, may benefit psychologically from living in high-ceiling dwellings.

Psychological and physical factors related to social integration of older adults in Ghana

BackgroundGlobally, older adults aged 60 years and over are outnumbering children under 5 and young people aged 15–24. Much evidence exists on the importance of high social integration and positive quality of life and health outcomes. However, evidence on how older adults are socially integrated in Ghanaian communities is limited. This study examined how self-reported well-being and quality of life (psychological and physical (psycho-physical) factors) predict the social integration of older adults in Ghana.MethodsA secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of the 2014/15 Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE Wave 2) conducted by the World Health Organization was applied. Older adults aged 60 years and older (n = 1,927) were included in this study. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were used to examine psycho-physical factors associated with high social integration among older adults. The output was reported as odds ratios (OR).ResultsIn general, social integration varied based on older adults’ demographic characteristics. Those in rural communities had lower odds of having high social integration (OR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.56,1.03) when compared with older adults in urban areas. Having high physical and psychological well-being was associated with high social integration (OR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.41, 2.57), (OR = 2.05, 95% CI = 1.56, 2.69). However, older adults with high levels of emotional and spiritual well-being were 9% and 7% (respectively) less likely to experience a high level of social integration (OR = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.71,1.24), (OR = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.60,1.04).ConclusionThe higher the level of self-reported psychological and physical well-being, the higher the social integration for older adults aged 60 years and over. However, the higher the level of self-reported emotional well-being and spiritual well-being, the less likely to have high social integration. Improved social integration or participation in society for older adults with high emotional and spiritual well-being is needed. The findings of this study highlight the need for policymakers and stakeholders to consider psycho-physical factors as an important public health tool and metric to encourage more research on the well-being of older adults in Ghana.

Work-family conflict, social support, psychological well-being, dan emotional fatigue pada wanita pekerja

This study examines the impact of work-family conflict, social support, psychological well-being, and emotional fatigue among female workers based on a review of previous literature. The analysis reveals that work-family conflict experienced by female workers can lead to decreased workplace performance and quality of family interactions. However, high social support can help reduce emotional fatigue and increase life satisfaction among female workers. Moreover, high psychological well-being can be achieved with full support from the surrounding environment, while emotional fatigue can be alleviated through increased social support and effective conflict management between work and family. In conclusion, it is important for companies and families to provide adequate support to female workers to address work-family conflict and enhance their overall well-being.

The contribution of community service during the transition to adulthood to health in adulthood.

Prior studies have linked young people's community service to indicators of health, yet little research takes the long view by connecting youth's community service to health in the next decade of life. Using a lifespan developmental lens, this study examined community service over the transition to adulthood and uses change over time in community service to predict indicators of behavioral, physical, and psychological health at ages 35 and 40. Data were taken from Monitoring the Future U.S. national multi-cohort data spanning ages 18-40 in high school cohorts from 1976 to 1995 for age 40 (N = 4300) and 1976 to 2000 for age 35 (N = 5879). Models estimated a growth curve model for community service from ages 18 to 30 and found that the slope for community service was associated with alcohol use, binge drinking, marijuana use, healthy behaviors, and life satisfaction at ages 35 and 40, with cigarette use at age 35 only, and with self-esteem and depressive symptoms at age 40 only. Less decline in community service over the transition to adulthood was associated with lower substance use, more healthy behaviors, and higher psychological well-being in adulthood. This study contributes evidence that community service and health are linked across the lifespan and suggests the value of examining the long-term implications of developmental change across adolescence and the transition to adulthood.

The role of planfulness for well-being, stress, and goal disruption during COVID-19.

Planfulness refers to an individual's tendency to be future oriented, mentally flexible, and cognitively strategic when engaging with goals, and has been shown to predict goal completion. We investigated the relationships among planfulness, goal disruption, stress, and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, which served as a unique setback context. We measured these constructs using the planfulness scale, an ad-hoc survey item probing goal disruption in the pandemic, the perceived stress scale, and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, respectively. Participants were university students (N = 174; mean age 23.03, SD: 4.37; 77% female). Higher planfulness predicted lower goal-disruption, lower stress, and higher well-being during the pandemic, extending its benefits beyond the goal domain. High levels of planfulness did not protect against goal disruption among those participants in which the self-reported personal impact of the pandemic was highest. Differences in goal disruption across levels of planfulness were constrained to lower reported pandemic impact. However, the differences in psychological well-being and stress by levels of planfulness were retained even when self-reported perceptions of personal pandemic impact were high. More planful students maintained lower stress and higher psychological well-being than their less planful peers across levels of adversity. These findings suggest that even in extremely difficult contexts in which planfulness does not protect against goal disruption, it still confers personal benefits in terms of psychological health.

Psychological Well-Being and Job Satisfaction of Kenyan Police Officers

Purpose: Police work is a high risk job in terms of stress and low psychological wellbeing. In Kenya, police officers have presented high levels of suicide, homicide, assault and intimate partner abuse and this has become a matter of concern. 
 Methodology: This theoretical paper applies the hermeneutic phenomenological approach to study psychological wellbeing and job satisfaction of police officers as a phenomenon and how it affects police work. Extensive and systematic literature review is done using search engines like google scholar, web of science and Scopus. The search includes historical and contemporary scholarly data which reveals how police work is understood by scholars and the media. This data is then assessed and interpreted to discern the emerging patterns, findings and conclusions.
 Findings: Statistics on the Kenya police service indicate that 20,000 police officers are either depressed or they present with various psychological disorders. Between 2016 and 2020 police have recorded within their ranks across the country 13 murders and 11 suicides per year without a break. Systematic literature view has revealed that high psychological wellbeing of police officers is imperative in order to remove or reduce psychological morbidity in police work. This not only decreases turnover, but also retains talent, and increases productivity. High psychological wellbeing also spills over to work teams and families in terms of happiness and wellbeing. Analysis of literature has also revealed that job satisfaction is one of the facets of psychological wellbeing at the work place.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This paper proposes that police managers, and stakeholders should proactively put in place strategies that enhance job satisfaction and therefore improve the psychological wellbeing of police officers. Researchers in partnership with police management should also address the knowledge gap in explaining how police stressors finally precipitate the high rates of murders and suicide and implement solutions.

The Effects of Neighborhood Trust and Support on Parenting Stress of Mothers With Young Children in Japan.

While childrearing can enhance mothers' psychological well-being, parenting can also increase mental stress for mothers with young children, which is considered a risk factor for child maltreatment. A lack of social capital reportedly influences mothers' parenting, but few studies have investigated the effects of social capital on the perception of mental stress and well-being associated with childrearing among mothers with young children. Therefore, we investigated the effects of lower perceived neighborhood trust and support on higher mental stress and/or lower well-being associated with childrearing among Japanese mothers with children aged 2 to 3 years. A total of 570 mothers with children (aged 2-3 years) in nursery school were invited to join the survey. The childrearing perspective scale for mothers (CPS-M97) was used to evaluate mothers' perceptions of mental stress and well-being associated with childrearing. Odds ratios (ORs) reflecting lower satisfaction/fulfillment scores (ie, well-being) and/or higher burdened/anxious scores (ie, mental stress) associated with perceived social capital levels were analyzed, after adjusting for confounding factors. The OR for lower satisfaction/fulfillment scores was significantly higher (OR = 1.77) for mothers with lower neighborhood trust. Significantly increased ORs for higher burdened/anxious scores were found in mothers with lower neighborhood trust (OR = 1.50) and support (OR = 1.49). The ORs for poor mental status, with lower satisfaction/fulfillment scores and higher burdened/anxious scores, were significantly increased in mothers with lower neighborhood trust (OR = 1.96) and lower neighborhood support (OR = 2.10). Higher social capital was associated with higher psychological well-being and/or lower mental stress in Japanese childrearing mothers. These results suggest that enhancing social capital is necessary to facilitate successful parenting that contributes to the prevention of child maltreatment.

The frequency and psychological effects of name mispronunciation in an independent school

Names are a critical part of human identity. In our study, we wanted to observe the occurrence and psychological impact of microaggressions and name mispronunciation on high school student psychological well-being. Limited research in the area of microaggressions has demonstrated racial associations with name mispronunciation, and negative psychological effects of microaggressions in medical school and university level environments. We hypothesized that a minority of students would be unfamiliar with the term microaggression and more than 50% of students would have experienced a microaggression since the beginning of their first year of high school. We also hypothesized that non-white students would be more likely to experience racial and ethnic microaggressions, including having their names mispronounced. To test our hypothesis, we employed an electronic survey to assess the knowledge of microaggressions, frequency of microaggressions and name mispronunciation, and emotional response to microaggressions and name mispronunciation in high school students and faculty. Our results showed that non-white students were 2.55 times more likely to experience racial or ethnic microaggressions compared to white students. Students experiencing microaggressions most commonly reported feelings of exhaustion, embarrassment, and loss of sense of belonging. Future research with a larger sample size and greater representation among racial groups would be beneficial and would likely yield more statistically significant results. Our study can guide educational components for community members to increase awareness of the negative psychological effects of microaggressions and name mispronunciation.

CAREGIVERS’ PERCEPTION DISCREPANCY IN THE CAREGIVING CONTEXT: THE IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Abstract Guided by the social exchange perspective, caregiving involves a reciprocal exchange in which caregiver perceptions influence a bevy of positive and negative outcomes. Positive perceptions correspond with enhanced psychological well-being (Ejem et al., 2018; Call et al., 1999). However, those who perform high levels of care but feel undervalued may experience poorer psychological well-being compared to those who perform lower levels of care but feel appreciated (Nah et al., 2022). The matrix of outcomes, contingent on the balance of performance and appreciation, highlights how perception discrepancies in the caregiving context can explain variations in psychological well-being among caregivers. In this study, we examine the psychological well-being of caregivers in four distinct groups based on their caregiving activities (high/low) and their perceived appreciation (high/low) of their efforts from care recipients. We analyze 2,096 informal caregivers who were included from Round 5 of the National Study of Caregiving (NSOC). Utilizing an analysis of covariance, the results indicate that high activity caregivers with low perceived appreciation had poorer psychological well-being than other groups. Additionally, caregivers with low caregiving activities and high perceived appreciation have higher psychological well-being than caregivers with high care activity and high perceived appreciation. These findings highlight the significance of perceived appreciation from care recipients for improving psychological well-being of caregivers.

Positive Psychology and Workplace Happiness: Exploring the Application of Positive Psychology Principles in the Workplace to Enhance Employee Happiness and Overall Organizational Performance

Purpose: The study investigates the relationship between positive psychology and workplace contentment, focusing on the potential impact of integrating positive psychology principles within an organization.
 Materials and Methods: The researchers employed a qualitative research methodology and a non-probabilistic sampling approach to gather and analyze their data in this study. Data was collected from 100 employees in 20 UAE-based international companies.
 Findings: The findings revealed that 80% of participants exhibited neutrality or positivity towards the implemented techniques. 45% of respondents had high psychological well-being, while 40% had a strong sense of organizational connection. Only 15% agreed on workplace happiness, but 20% agreed on work ethic, affiliation, mental well-being, independence, and the work environment. An additional 30% were in the neutral zone, while the remaining 30% were autonomous. Positive Built Workplace Environment concept is validated and positive psychology enhanced the work performance of employees in an organization.
 Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study suggests that reevaluating multinational companies' performance and productivity indicators (PPI) can enhance employee happiness and well-being. Therefore, companies should consider implementing such evaluations.

Karakteristik Kesejahteraan Psikologis Dan Kadar Gula Darah Pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels due to decreased insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells and/or impaired insulin function (insulin resistance). This study aims to describe the psychological well-being and blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus. This research is a quantitative research using descriptive method to make an objective picture of a situation. The sample of this study amounted to 74 respondents using the technique purposive sampling. This study used a standard psychological well-being questionnaire and used a glucometer to measure blood sugar levels. The data analysis used is a simple descriptive form of a frequency distribution table. The results of this study indicate that 31 respondents (41,9%) accept their own state, 8 respondents (10,8%) have positive relationships with other people, 6 respondents (8,1%) have independence, 25 respondents (33,8%) can manage the environment, 2 respondents (2,7%) have a purpose in life, and 2 respondents (2,7%) have personal growth. People with diabetes mellitus with high psychological well-being are able to accept their situation, like undergoing the process of diabetes mellitus treatment, and are able to master the environment.

Examining associations between distress tolerance, perceived COVID-19 threat, and psychological outcomes: The moderating role of social support

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant psychological distress worldwide. It is important to enhance our understanding of the interpersonal and intrapersonal processes that can be addressed to promote psychological well-being after experiencing an adverse event like a pandemic. Therefore, to understand the direct and indirect associations between distress tolerance and diverse psychological outcomes following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we examined whether perceived COVID-19 threat mediates the association between distress tolerance and several psychological outcomes (i.e., psychological well-being, depression, anxiety, and stress). We also investigated whether social support moderates the indirect associations between distress tolerance and these psychological outcomes. We collected online survey data between April and July 2020 from individuals living in Canada (N = 139). Moderated mediation analyses indicated higher distress tolerance was associated with lower perceived COVID-19 threat which in turn was associated with higher psychological well-being, and lower depression and stress. Additionally, social support satisfaction enhanced the indirect association between distress tolerance and psychological well-being. Our findings may inform the design of interventions that promote psychological well-being after the onset of an adversity like the COVID-19 pandemic by presenting distress tolerance, perceived threat, and social support as targets for intervention. Future research should investigate the moderating role of different types of social support on the association between distress tolerance and psychological outcomes.

Emotional and relational protective factors during pregnancy and psychological well-being and personal growth after childbirth

ABSTRACT Background Studies in the perinatal literature tend to focus on potential negative outcomes, but little attention has been paid to the protective factors that may be associated with better psychological well-being or positive mental changes, such as personal growth. Objective Drawing on the Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions, the study employed a prospective design and a sequential mediation model to examine the mechanism by which protective factors during pregnancy (dispositional gratitude, perceived relationship quality with the partner, perceived maternal-foetal bonding) may be associated, in sequence, with higher psychological well-being and personal growth after childbirth among first-time mothers. Methods The sample consisted of 515 women who were recruited through social media and completed questionnaires in two phases: Time 1, during the second half of their pregnancy; and Time 2, around 12 weeks after the birth of their first baby. Results Results show that gratitude was associated with higher perceived relationship quality during pregnancy, which was associated with higher maternal-foetal bonding, which in turn was associated with higher psychological well-being and personal growth after childbirth. The indirect effects were significant. Conclusion The study expands knowledge of positive outcomes in the transition to motherhood, and demonstrates that positive emotions, such as gratitude, may be the first link in the chain of factors predicting better outcomes from pregnancy to childbirth.

Interpersonal conflict and psychological well-being at work: the beneficial effects of teleworking and emotional intelligence

PurposeThis cross-sectional study had several objectives. This paper aims to study the direct effect of teleworking on interpersonal conflict, the mediating role that interpersonal conflict can play between teleworking and psychological well-being, the moderating role emotional intelligence (EI) can play between teleworking and interpersonal conflict and whether this moderation effect can, in turn, be associated with psychological well-being (moderated mediation effect).Design/methodology/approachPath analyses using Mplus software were performed on a sample of 264 employees from 19 small- and medium-sized organizations.FindingsWhile teleworking was associated with lower interpersonal conflict, it was not associated with enhanced psychological well-being. Interestingly, workload seemed to be associated with higher interpersonal conflict, while decision authority and support garnered from one’s supervisor seemed to be associated with lower interpersonal conflict. Teleworking was indirectly associated with higher psychological well-being via interpersonal conflict. Finally, EI played a moderating role between teleworking and lower interpersonal conflict. This was, in turn, associated with higher psychological well-being.Practical implicationsEI is an essential skill to develop in the workplace.Originality/valueA deepened understanding of the role played by EI at work could help organizations to provide positive work environments, both in person and online. This is especially relevant today, with the continued increase in teleworking practices and the resulting rapidly changing interpersonal relationships.