# Role of emotional intelligence in shaping self-esteem among Indian nurses at Trichy, Tamilnadu

## TL;DR

This study explores how emotional intelligence affects self-esteem among nurses in Trichy, Tamilnadu, finding a weak positive link between the two.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-esteem in Indian nursing professionals.

## Key findings

- 81.1% of nurses had average emotional intelligence, while 18.9% had high emotional intelligence.
- A weak positive correlation (r = 0.321) was found between emotional intelligence and self-esteem.
- Most nurses (76.4%) had moderate self-esteem, with only 2.3% having low self-esteem.

## Abstract

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires a blend of technical skills and emotional intelligence (EI) to manage various
responsibilities, from patient care to team supervision. EI is closely connected to self-esteem, a psychological construct representing
an individual's self-worth and competence. Self-esteem significantly influences how nurses perceive their abilities and engage with
their work environment. The current study adopted the non-experimental descriptive correlational survey design to assess the emotional
intelligence and self-esteem among the nurses. The study was conducted for a period of two months, among 301 Nurses working in various
departments of the hospital, Trichy, Tamilnadu. The assessment of the samples was done using the background variables, TEIQue-SF- (Trait
Emotional Intelligence questionnaire- short form) and Rosenberg's self-esteem scale. The data was collected through the Google Form for
4 weeks. The study results show that 81.1% of the nurses had average emotional intelligence only, 18.9% of the nurses had a high level
of emotional intelligence and none of the nurses had a low level of emotional intelligence. In the aspects of self-esteem 76.4% of
nurses had moderate level of self-esteem, 21.3% had high level of self-esteem and 2.3% had low level of self-esteem, there was a weak
positive correlation between the level of Emotional intelligence and the level of Self- esteem with "r" value 0.321 & "p" value
0.01. Nurses render care to those who are emotionally heightened for patients and families. The persons exhibit confidence when they are
emotionally intelligent, capable of understanding and stabilize their emotions. Self-esteem can be shaped by individuals' relationships
with others, experiences and accomplishments in life.