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Emotional intelligence and critical thinking dispositions in nurses Based on demographic characteristic
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Z Madadkhani *   , M Nikoogoftar , M Keramatkar |
| Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin , z.madadkhani@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (21255 Views) |
| Introduction: As nurses are exposed to many threatening situations, they need many skills for accurate decision making. One of these skills is emotional intelligence and critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to determine emotional intelligence and critical thinking based on demographic characteristic.
Methods: In this study, a cross-sectional descriptive - analytic design was used. A total of 130 nurses working in teaching hospitals in Qazvin participated in the study and the sample was selected by quota sampling (the response rate: 70%). TMMS and CCTDI were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using SPSS16. Fisher’s exact test and Pierson’s Correlation Coefficient was used for data analysis.
Results: The majority of nurses had moderate level of emotional intelligence (67%), and level of critical thinking was ambivalence (78%). Among the demographic characteristics of the study, age, work experience and Fathers' level of education had significant relationship with emotional intelligence (P= 0.012), (P= 0.01) and (P= 0.047). There were no significant differences in critical thinking disposition of participants except Mothers' level of education that had significant relationship (P= 0.018).
Conclusion: As moderate level of emotional intelligence and ambivalence level of critical thinking in nurses participated in the study, it seems that it is necessary to promote these skills among them. The implications of the research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Critical thinking, Nurse |
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Received: 2014/10/29 | Published: 2014/11/15 | ePublished: 2014/11/15
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