Temporal changes in emotional intelligence (EI) among medical undergraduates: a 5-year follow up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional intelligence (EI) is thought to play a significant role in professional and academic success. EI is important for medical personnel to cope with highly stressful circumstances during clinical and academic settings. The present prospective follow-up study intends to evaluate the changes in EI and their correlates among medical undergraduates over a five-year period.

Methods

Data were collected in 2015 and 2020 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. EI was assessed using the validated 33-item self-assessment tool, Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT). In addition, socio-demographic details, students' involvement in extracurricular-activities during undergraduate life, students' satisfaction regarding the choice of

SUBMITTER: Ranasinghe P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7724823 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature