Does emotional intelligence moderate the relationship between mental health and job performance? An exploratory study

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Abstract

Hitherto, scholars have examined the direct effects of emotional intelligence on health-related outcomes or performance. Yet, attempts to explore any interactive effects of emotional intelligence on these variables are conspicuous by their absence. Using a multi-source design (i.e., team members and supervisors, n= 57, total N= 137) and instruments with different scoring protocols (i.e., ability and self-reported data), findings from a UK public sector questionnaire survey suggest that emotional intelligence only partly moderates the relationship between mental health and some - but not all - aspects of job performance. Implications for management theory and practice are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)538-548
Number of pages11
JournalEuropean Management Journal
Volume31
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2013

Keywords

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Job performance
  • Mental health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management

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