Enhancing Healthcare Resilience: Unraveling The Mediating Influence Of Emotional Intelligence On The Relationship Between Personality Traits And Mental Health In Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: This study delves into elucidating the intricate connections between personality traits (PT), emotional intelligence (EI), and mental health well-being (MHWB) within the healthcare workforce of Jizan, Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it seeks to unravel the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the intricate relationship between personality traits and mental health well-being among healthcare professionals in the region.

Study Design: Employing a cross-sectional design, this research was conducted within the healthcare organizations and hospitals in the Jizan region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data collection spanned from November 10, 2021, to February 20, 2022.

Methodology: The study utilized a purposive non-probability sampling technique and administered the English versions of the Big Five Inventory, The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test, and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 26.

Results: Correlational analysis revealed positive relationships among personality traits (PT), emotional intelligence (EI), and mental health well-being (MHWB). Mediation analysis unveiled the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in mediating the connection between personality traits and mental health well-being.

Conclusion: Effectively managing the mental health well-being of healthcare professionals amid uncertain clinical situations necessitates the strategic integration of emotional intelligence in alignment with specific personality traits. The findings underscore the importance of designing protective interventions that leverage the combined influence of emotional intelligence and personality traits to elevate the mental health well-being of healthcare workers.