The mediating role of workplace milieu resources on the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout among leaders in social care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated the connection between emotional intelligence and burnout through the mediating role of workplace milieu resources (a sense of community and mutual trust between employees) among social care leaders in Hungary utilizing the Job Demand-Resources model as a reference. The study evaluated emotional intelligence across three dimensions: understanding our emotions, understanding others' emotions, and positive emotional appraisal.

Methods

A cross-sectional and quantitative study was conducted from 11th April to 30th November 2019 targeting Hungarian social care leaders. Participants (N = 547) were recruited non-randomly trough a training organized for them. Data collection involved sociodemographic questions, the Assessing Emotions Scale and the

SUBMITTER: Kozak A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785285 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature