Inteligencia emocional y su relación en el autoestima en estudiantes de enfermería

Abstract

This research sought to determine the levels of emotional intelligence (EI) and self-esteem, and to explore their possible relationship in nursing studentsof a public university in Machala. A total of 229 students participated in a quantitative, descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional study. The Trait Meta-Mood Scale was used to measure EI and the Rosenberg Scale for self-esteem. The results showed adequate levels of EI and self-esteem in general. Males excelled in self-confidence and motivation, while females excelled in empathy. No significant differences were found in self-esteem between sexes. Statistical analysis did not show a significant correlation between EI and self-esteem (r = 0.065; p = 0.327), possibly due to the homogeneity of the high levels of both variables. The need to continue promoting emotional and self-reflective skills in the training of future nursing professionals in order to strengthen their well-being and clinical performance is highlighted.