Emotional Intelligence and Self Efficacy as Predictors of Life Satisfaction among Doctors working in Emergency Department

Authors

  • Arooj Sammer Research Student, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Saima Majeed Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)107

Keywords:

Emergency Department, Emotional Intelligence, General Self Efficacy, Life Satisfaction

Abstract

The main aim of this is to study Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Self Efficacy (SE) as the determinant of Life Satisfaction (LS) in doctors working in emergency department (ED). It was a correlational study with cross-sectional research design. A purposive sample of 118 doctors working in emergency departments from the age range of (M=29.94, SD=5.98) were taken. Trait Emotional Intelligence (TEI) Questionnaire Short Form (Petrides, 2009), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSF) (Schwarzer, 1995), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWL) (Diener, 1985) along with the demographic sheet as measurement tools. The outcomes revealed that Emotional Intelligence and Self Efficacy predict Life Satisfaction. There was a positive correlation found between EI and LS 0.16* and GS and LS .35**. Moreover, Emotional Intelligence and Self Efficacy proved predictors of Life Satisfaction in doctors. It was concluded that emotional intelligence and self-efficacy proved positive predictors of Life satisfaction in doctors who are working in ED.

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2022-06-30

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Sammer, A., & Majeed, S. (2022). Emotional Intelligence and Self Efficacy as Predictors of Life Satisfaction among Doctors working in Emergency Department. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 3(2), 1208–1219. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)107

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): April to June

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