INVESTIGATING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG STUDENTS OF KERMANSHAH NURSING COLLEGE IN 2014
Marya Parvaresh, Alireza Farokhi, Fardin Esfandnia and Afshin Esfandnia*
ABSTRACT
Introduction: the purpose of this study is investigating emotional intelligence among students of Kermanshah
nursing collage in 2014. Methodology: this research is descriptive, cross-sectional, and applied. Statistical
population of this study includes all students of Kermanshah midwifery and nursing collage. Statistical population
of this study includes 100 people by Cochran formula. Data collection instrument was questionnaire of emotional
intelligence (EQI) which reliability and validity were examined previously. Data was analyzed by AMOS22
software. Results: Most of the models explaining the relationship between interpersonal relations and social
responsibility at a rate of 93 percent with emotional intelligence. Model fit indices MECVI, ECVI, BCC, AIC,
respectively 2.889, 2.878, 1109.337, and 1104.983, respectively. Performance indicators studied pattern RFI, TLI,
IFI, NFI, CFI which was respectively equal to 0.889, 0.885, 0.900, 0.873, and 0.899, also RMSEA index was
equal to 2.633. Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the results of comprehensive planning in the field of
development of emotional intelligence among students in the future can lead to personal and professional growth,
which has increased the utilizing students and the satisfaction of the patients and finally, health promotion
community.
Keywords: emotional intelligence, nursing students, midwifery, and nursing collage.
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