The Mediating Effect of Interpersonal Relations on the Association between Emotional Intelligence and Happiness of Nursing Students
10.12934/jkpmhn.2019.28.2.103
- Author:
Su Jin KIM
1
Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Chung Cheong University, Cheongju, Korea. sujinwish@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Emotional intelligence;
Happiness;
Interpersonal relations
- MeSH:
Emotional Intelligence;
Happiness;
Humans;
Interpersonal Relations;
Linear Models;
Negotiating;
Nursing;
Students, Nursing
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2019;28(2):103-113
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This aim of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of interpersonal relations on the association between emotional intelligence and happiness of nursing students. METHODS: Both junior and senior nursing students were selected for this study (N=187). The survey was conducted using self-reported questionnaire between March and May, 2018. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analysis with Sobel test. RESULTS: The happiness of nursing students had positive correlation with emotional intelligence (r=.70, p<.01) and interpersonal relations (r=.60, p<.01). Emotional intelligence had positive correlation with interpersonal relations (r=.63, p<.01). Interpersonal relations had a partially mediating effect on the relationship between emotional intelligence and happiness of nursing students. CONCLUSION: According to this study, interpersonal relations played an important role to buffer the impact of emotional intelligence on happiness among nursing students. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a psychological program to improve interpersonal relations to enhance the happiness of nursing students.
