• DR. EKTA VERMA

Introduction: Stress, a major concern according to the World Health Organization, impacts both physical and mental health. In healthcare, workplace stress can limit productivity and negatively affect nurses' well-being. This study examines the components of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its influence on stress management among female nurses in National Capital Region (NCR), India, hospitals. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative) was used. A structured questionnaire assessed nurses' EQ using the Bar-On EQ Inventory. Non-probability snowball sampling recruited participants. Descriptive and inferential statistics analyzed the data, with structural equation modeling testing research hypotheses. The final sample size was 369. Findings: The study confirms a significant impact of EQ on stress reduction. Four components – self-emotion appraisal, other's emotion appraisal, emotion regulation, and emotion utilization – contribute to EQ. Among these, emotion utilization most strongly influences overall EQ. Contribution: These findings can be instrumental for healthcare organizations to develop healthy and stress-free work environments for their employees. They also contribute valuable insights into the role of EQ in employee stress management. Academic Discipline And Sub-Disciplines: Business Management, Human resource management Subject Classification: Emotional Intelligence Leadership

Emotional Intelligence, Self-Emotion, Stress Tolerance, Impulse Control, Stress Management

"Exploring Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Stress Management in Women Nurses in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.b648-b669, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406171.pdf

"Exploring Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Stress Management in Women Nurses in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppb648-b669, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406171.pdf