Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Emotional Intelligence among Private Dental Practitioners in Bangalore City - A Questionnaire Study
Abstract: Context: There are a number of characteristics or factors that can produce satisfaction or dissatisfaction among the health care professionals and at the same time show facets of emotional intelligence at the workplace, thus proving a relationship between job satisfaction and emotional intelligence. Aim: To assess the correlation between Job Satisfaction (JS) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) among the private dental practitioners in Bangalore city. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 private dental practitioners who were selected from various parts of Bangalore city. Data was collected using the modified Dentist Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire and the modified Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale which comprised of 20and 26 items respectively. The scores of the scales was calculated and compared among the dental practitioners using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 22. (P
Keywords: Dental practitioners, Emotional intelligence, Job satisfaction
How to Cite?: Dr. Ashraya Ashesh, Dr. Vanishree N, Dr. Chaithra V, Dr. Anushri M, Dr. Deepa Bullappa, "Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Emotional Intelligence among Private Dental Practitioners in Bangalore City - A Questionnaire Study", Volume 8 Issue 3, March 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1049-1053, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20196294, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20196294