ARTICLE INFO

Article Type

Original Research

Authors

Shabani   Gh. (1)
Rezaei Kalantari   M. (*)






(*) Educational Sciences Department, Neka Branch,Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran
(1) Educational Sciences Department, Neka Branch,Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran

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Address: Educational Sciences Department, Neka Branch,Islamic Azad University, Kilometer 6 of Neka-Behshahr Road, Neka, Iran
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Article History

Received:   September  11, 2018
Accepted:   November 19, 2018
ePublished:   December 31, 2018

ABSTRACT

Aims Compared with intelligence and cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence is a better predictor of individual's success in life and work environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between emotional intelligence and proffesional burnout among Naja personnel in Sari.
Materials & Methods This descriptive-correlational research was conducted in 2016 among NAJA personnel in Sari, and 169 people weer selected, using simple random sampling. Shirring Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and Goldard Burnout Questionnaire (GBI) were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed, using Pearson correlation test.
Findings There was a significant negative correlation between professional burnout in NAJA personnel and emotional intelligence with 5 subscales, including self-motivation, self-awarness, self-control, social consciousness, and social skills.
Conclusion Professional burnout in NAJA personnel has a negative correlation with emotional intelligence and all its subscales.


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