Assessment of emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and perceived stress among nursing students in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Emotional intelligence is a critical competency in nursing, influencing stress management, self-efficacy, and overall professional competence. Senior students engaged in clinical practice face unique challenges that can impact their stress levels, decision-making abilities, and interactions with patients. This study aimed to assess the emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and perceived stress among nursing students engaged in clinical practice. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted from August 2024 to February 2025 among 324 undergraduate nursing students enrolled in clinical practice courses at Jazan University. Emotional intelligence was measured using the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT), self-efficacy was assessed with the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-10), and stress was gauged using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4). Correlation analyses and multiple linear regression were used to identify significant relationships and predictors of emotional intelligence. Of the 324 participating nursing students, 56% were female. The mean total scores were 120.59 ± 20.78 for emotional intelligence, 28.56 ± 8.02 for self-efficacy, and 7.15 ± 2.11 for perceived stress. Among emotional intelligence domains, the highest mean scores were observed in utilizing emotion (3.81 ± 0.79), while the lowest were in perception of emotion (3.54 ± 0.60). Emotional intelligence domains showed strong positive inter-correlations. ‘Managing…
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