Investigating the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Creativity and Psychological Factors in Employees of Educational Systems

The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological factors including creativity, mental health, psychological resilience and work motivation in employees of educational systems. This study was conducted using a descriptive-correlation method and standard questionnaires on a sample of ۳۵۰ educational employees. The findings of the study showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and each of the variables of creativity, mental health, resilience and work motivation. Also, multiple regression analysis showed that different components of emotional intelligence (intrapersonal, interpersonal, stress management, adaptability and general mood) are able to predict levels of creativity and mental health. The results of structural equation analysis also supported the favorable fit of the conceptual model of the study. These results emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence as a key factor in improving the quality of psychological and job performance of employees. Accordingly, designing educational programs and interventions to strengthen emotional intelligence can play an effective role in improving the work environment and promoting the educational system.

کلیدواژه ها:

Emotional intelligence ، creativity ، mental health ، Resilience ، Work Motivation ، Educational Staff