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The effects of emotional intelligence and stress‐related presenteeism on nurses’ well‐being
Author(s) -
Karimi Leila,
Cheng Cindy,
Bartram Timothy,
Leggat Sandra G,
Sarkeshik Sara
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
asia pacific journal of human resources
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1744-7941
pISSN - 1038-4111
DOI - 10.1111/1744-7941.12049
Subject(s) - emotional intelligence , presenteeism , psychology , structural equation modeling , well being , applied psychology , emotional exhaustion , stress (linguistics) , sample (material) , burnout , nursing , clinical psychology , social psychology , medicine , absenteeism , computer science , linguistics , philosophy , chemistry , chromatography , machine learning , psychotherapist
Emotional intelligence has long been associated with lower levels of stress and enhanced well‐being. This paper contributes empirically by examining the direct and moderating effects of emotional intelligence on the presenteeism and well‐being relationship. A sample of 312 registered nurses who provide home‐based care in an A ustralian community nursing service were recruited to take part in the study. Results from structural equation modelling revealed that emotional intelligence has direct and moderating effects on well‐being. Stress‐related presenteeism significantly predicted nurses’ well‐being. These findings provide further support for the positive effects that emotional intelligence can have on the effective management of job stress and the enhancement of nurse well‐being. We advocate more nursing training on emotional intelligence, and examine the potential benefits of emotional intelligence training and other related HR initiatives.