. Arezoo Sarani; . Seyed Hossein Mousavi; . Sahar Salahi; . Fatemeh Hasani; . Zahra Esamaeili Abdar; . Hojjat Sheikhbardsiri
Volume 10, Issue 5 , May 2020, , Pages 1-6
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Emotional intelligence (EI) and self‑efficacy are important factors that lead tosuccess in work, life, and education. Various studies assessed the relationship between ...
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INTRODUCTION: Emotional intelligence (EI) and self‑efficacy are important factors that lead tosuccess in work, life, and education. Various studies assessed the relationship between EI andwell‑being, performance, and self‑efficacy in educational levels, but this topic has been rarelyassessed in the occupational and administrative environments. The present study aimed to examinethe relationship between EI and self‑efficacy among administrative staffs of Kerman University ofMedical Sciences.METHODS: The study employed a descriptive‑correlational design and was conducted in six deputiessupervised by the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2019, and 275 participants were selectedusing a census method. The research data were collected using the Goleman’s EI framework with areliability coefficient of α = 0.87 and Sherer General Self‑Efficacy Scale with a reliability coefficient ofα = 0.78. Data analysis was performed through Kolmogorov–Smirnov, analysis of variance, Tukey,and Pearson’s correlation coefficient techniques at P < 0.05 significance level.RESULTS: The mean score of EI was 98.8 ± 11.1 and the mean score of self‑efficacy was 60 ± 7.17.There was a significant positive relationship between the scores of EI and self‑efficacy. In addition,the findings indicated a positive significant correlation between self‑efficacy with self‑awareness,self‑regulation, and social skills.CONCLUSION: The findings of the current study confirm that EI has positive relationships withadministrative personnel’s self‑efficacy. Therefore, implications of the findings can help in the selection,training, counseling, and retention of administrative personnel to the improvement of medical sciencesuniversities’ occupational performance.