Emotional intelligence and spiritual well-being: implications for spiritual care

Audrey M. Beauvais, Julie G. Stewart, Susan DeNisco

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Abstract

Understanding factors that influence spiritual well-being may improve nurses' spiritual caregiving. This study examined relationships between emotional intelligence (EI) and spiritual well-being (SWB) in undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Using the Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), relationships were found between managing emotion and spiritual well-being, and managing emotion and existential well-being. Implications for education and practice are discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Christian Nursing
Volume31
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

Disciplines

  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Nursing

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