An Analytical Model / Emotional Intelligence Quotient and QOL in Mothers with
Infants in Japan |
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| Authors: | Junko Ohashi Toshiki Katsura Akiko Hoshino Kanae Usui |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Health and Nursing Sciences, Kansai University of Health Sciences, Japan;2. Department of Preventive Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan;3. Graduate School of Nursing for Health Care Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship betweenthe emotional intelligence quotient and health-related quality of life using structuralequation modeling.Methods: A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among 1,911mothers who visited the Health Center for an infant medical examination. A hypotheticalmodel was constructed using variables of the emotional intelligence quotient, socialsupport, coping, parenting stress, and perceived health competence.Result: There were a total of 1,104 valid responses (57.8%). Significantstandardized estimates were obtained, confirming the goodness of fit issues with themodel. The emotional intelligence quotient had a strong impact on physical andpsychological quality of life, and showed the greatest association with coping. This studydiffered from previous studies in that, due to the inclusion of social support andexplanatory variables in coping, an increase in coping strategies was more highlyassociated with emotional intelligence quotient levels than with social support.Conclusion: An enhanced emotional intelligence quotient should be considereda primary objective to promote the health of mothers with infant children. |
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| Keywords: | emotional intelligence quotient health-related quality of life mothers |
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