"Bridging the Gap: Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, and Their Influence on Nurses' Turnover Intentions"

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI), Job Satisfaction (JS), and Turnover Intentions (TI) among nurses, aiming to address critical gaps in existing literature. Demographic analysis of 177 respondents reveals a predominantly female, young, and less experienced workforce within the nursing profession. Using correlation and regression analyses, the study finds a robust positive correlation between EI and JS, with EI explaining nearly half of the variance in JS. Additionally, a significant negative correlation is identified between JS and TI, highlighting the important role of JS in mitigating nurses' intentions to leave their jobs. Furthermore, the study uncovers a moderate negative correlation between EI and TI, underscoring the potential of EI to influence nurses' turnover intentions. However, the findings also suggest the presence of unexplored factors impacting nurses' intentions to leave. This study provides valuable insights for healthcare organizations to foster EI skills among nurses, enhance JS, and ultimately reduce turnover rates. Further research is recommended to comprehensively understand the complex determinants of turnover intentions in nursing contexts.