Factors Shaping Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in Pediatric Nursing Practice Çocuk Hemşireliği Uygulamalarında Empati ve Duygusal Zekayı Şekillendiren Etmenler
Journal of Health and Nursing Management, cilt.12, sa.2, ss.238-247, 2025 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.54304/shyd.2025.79027
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Health and Nursing Management
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.238-247
- Anahtar Kelimeler: emotional intelligence, Empathy, patient care, pediatric nursing
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: This study examined the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence in pediatric nurses and key influencing factors, such as professional experience, work environment satisfaction, and parenthood. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 387 pediatric nurses from two children's hospitals between March 21 and May 1, 2019. Data were collected using the Nurse Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Jefferson Empathy Scale Student Version (JSE-S), and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF). Statistical analyses included MannWhitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman’s correlation, and stepwise regression. Results: A weak but significant positive correlation was found between the JSE subdimension Perspective Taking and the TEIQue subdimensions Well-Being and Emotionality. However, total JSE and TEIQue scores showed no correlation. Regression analysis revealed that having children increased JSE scores by 81.104 points and TEIQue scores by 4.482 points. Professional experience and work environment satisfaction were also key determinants. Conclusion: While total empathy and emotional intelligence scores were not directly correlated, specific subdimensions showed significant relationships. Parenthood and professional experience were factors shaping these attributes. Training programs on emotional intelligence, family-centered care, and workplace support may enhance these qualities, improving patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction.