Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy on Self-Esteem Among Nursing Students

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing is a profession that demands not only clinical competence but also strong emotional and
psychological adaptability. Objectives of the study were to correlate the level of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy
on self-esteem and to associate the level of emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and self-esteem with their selected
sociodemographic variables.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the research. 289 samples were taken using the
complete enumerative sampling technique. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the
Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) were the tools of the study. The data gathered at the selected
nursing college was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical methods, and interpretations were made
based on the objectives of the study.
Results: The study results show that a moderate positive correlation between emotional intelligence and self-esteem
was observed with r = 0.64; on the other hand, a strong positive correlation of r = 0.97 was observed for self-efficacy &
self-esteem. Association of the demographic variables revealed that age, course, year of the study, and religion were
associated with emotional intelligence at chi-square 0.0270, 0.0038, and 0.0417, respectively, at p < 0.5 level at 95% CI.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes that emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy are interrelated constructs
influencing one another and that certain demographic factors play a significant role in shaping emotional intelligence
among the participants. Promoting emotional intelligence and self-efficacy through targeted educational and
psychological interventions may therefore enhance students’ overall self-esteem and personal growth.