Personality and emotional intelligence of researchers: The importance of affects.

ABSTRACT: Researchers, who play a crucial role in knowledge production, deal with various emotions in their challenging work environment. Their personality might affect how well they manage their emotions, but their moods could help counteract these effects. This study aims to investigate whether researchers' moods influence the connection between their personality and emotional intelligence. 7,463 Spanish researchers replied to an online survey. Responses analysed through partial least squares structural equation modelling show significant positive relationships between the big five personality traits (openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and emotional stability) and emotional intelligence. In addition, positive affect positively mediates the relationships between

SUBMITTER: Hernando-Jorge L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11315323 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature