ERIC Number: EJ1112370
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Publication Date: 2016
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Using Emotional Intelligence and Social Support to Predict Job Performance of Health Educators
Branscum, Paul; Haider, Taj; Brown, David; Sharma, Manoj
American Journal of Health Education, v47 n5 p309-314 2016
Background: The theory of emotional intelligence (EI) has been developed to evaluate and highlight the importance of emotional health, especially on job performance. Purpose: No study has examined EI's role on the performance of public health educators; therefore, this study examined the role of EI and social support on the performance of health educators. Methods: Constructs of EI reified in this study included self-awareness, mood management, self-motivation, empathy, and managing relationships. This study used a cross-sectional design. Researchers developed a valid and reliable 55-item instrument. After receiving Institutional Review Board approval, participants were solicited utilizing HEDIR, the health education online listserv (n = 151). Results: Only mood management was a significant predictor of skills of a health educator. Mood management, self-motivation, and managing relationships were significant in receiving merit pay increases, whereas self-awareness and self-motivation were significant in receiving awards. Discussion: Emotional intelligence constructs are important in career success of health educators and must be nurtured. Translation to Health Education Practice: Understanding the constructs of EI can help public health educators achieve health behavior change through interventions and initiatives by underscoring the importance emotions have on facilitating health behavior change.
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Social Support Groups, Job Performance, Health Education, Teachers, Public Health, Predictor Variables, Self Motivation, Self Concept, Empathy, Psychological Patterns, Self Management, Interpersonal Relationship, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies, Teacher Surveys, Likert Scales
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Language: English
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