Examining the Status of Work Adjustment and Resilience and Their Relationship with Moral and Emotional Intelligence: Evidence from Nurses’ Perspectives

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran

2 Department of Medical Education, Education Development Center, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran

3 Department of Organization Development and Administrative Transformation, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

4 Department of Public Health, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran.

5 Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

10.30476/jhmi.2025.105248.1258

Abstract

Introduction: Work adjustment and resilience are two crucial components for providing
quality services to nurses, which are influenced by various factors. This study aimed to examine
the status of work adjustment and resilience and their relationship with moral intelligence
and emotional intelligence among nurses working in educational treatment hospitals of Jiroft
University of Medical Sciences in Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2024 at
teaching hospitals affiliated with Jiroft University of Medical Sciences. Using the stratified
sampling method and determining the appropriate sample size, 385 nurses were selected
for the study. Data were collected using established instruments, specifically the Bradberry-
Greaves questionnaire for emotional intelligence, the Kiel and Lenik questionnaire for moral
intelligence, the Conker-Davidson questionnaire for resilience, and the Dawis and Lofquist
questionnaire for work adjustment. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson
correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression using SPSS software version 23.
Results: The mean scores of the nurses’ emotional intelligence, moral intelligence, resilience,
and work adjustment were 88.54±8.31 (out of 168), 75.67±8.24 (out of 100), 67.28±6.57 (out
of 125) and 98.75±8.25 (out of 175), respectively. A statistically significant positive correlation
was observed between work adjustment and emotional intelligence (P<0.001, r=0.685) and
moral intelligence (P=0.002, r=0.562), as well as between resilience and emotional intelligence
(P<0.001, r=0.632) and moral intelligence (P=0.003, r=0.449). According to the results of
multiple linear regression, components of emotional intelligence and moral intelligence,
including self-awareness, self-management, accountability, compassion, forgiveness, social
awareness, honesty, and relationship management, were identified as predictors of work
adjustment and resilience among nurses (P<0.05).
Conclusion: This study highlights the significant relationships between work adjustment
and resilience with emotional and moral intelligence among nurses. The findings indicate
that specific components of emotional intelligence, such as self-awareness and relationship
management, along with aspects of moral intelligence, including accountability and compassion,
serve as important predictors of work adjustment and resilience. Therefore, nursing planners
and managers need to incorporate training in these areas into continuing education programs,
as this could enhance nurses’ capabilities and ultimately improve the quality of patient care.

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April 2025
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