Emotional intelligence and professional quality of life in the work commitment of a MINSA center, Lima 2023

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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2024940

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Emotional Intelligence, Quality of Professional Life, Work Engagement, Emotional Capacity Theory, Karasek's Demand Control Model

Abstract

Introduction: the research addresses the influence of emotional intelligence and professional quality of life on work commitment in a MINSA health center in Lima, based on the Emotional Capacity Theory and Karasek's demand control model. 
Objective: this is a basic study, with a quantitative approach, cross-sectional and explanatory design. 
Method: the population includes collaborators of the center selected by simple random sampling, resulting in a sample of 183 individuals. Questionnaires were used to collect data on the variables of interest, and the analysis was performed with SPSS 27, applying descriptive and inferential statistics. 
Results: a significant relationship was found between the variables studied, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence and professional quality of life for work commitment. 
Conclusion: it is concluded that there is a relationship between these variables, without offering additional recommendations or solutions

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2024-01-01

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Maita-Cruz YM, Grandez-Culqui O, Allpas- Gomez HL, Pillman-Infanson RE, Barboza-Minaya D, Hilario-Velásquez FE. Emotional intelligence and professional quality of life in the work commitment of a MINSA center, Lima 2023. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2024 Jan. 1 [cited 2025 Jun. 21];4:940. Available from: https://sct.ageditor.ar/index.php/sct/article/view/770