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Exploring emotional intelligence in a Caribbean medical school
B Sa1, N Baboolal2, S Williams1
1Centre for Medical Sciences Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
The West Indian Medical Journal
|October 11, 2014
Summary
Medical students in the Caribbean showed average emotional intelligence (EI). Higher EI scores were found in males and younger students, contrary to expectations. Further research and EI interventions are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Psychology
- Caribbean Health Sciences
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for medical professionals.
- Understanding EI in medical students informs training and practice.
- Caribbean medical schools present a unique context for EI research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess emotional intelligence (EI) in Caribbean medical students.
- To examine the relationship between EI and demographic factors (gender, age, year of study, ethnicity).
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 304 medical students (Years 2-5).
- Utilized the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT-V2.0).
- Statistical analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation (SPSS v19).
Main Results:
- Overall mean EI scores were within the average range.
- Males and younger students (< 25 years) exhibited significantly higher EI scores.
- No significant association was found between EI and year of study or ethnicity.
Conclusions:
- The study identified an unexpected trend of higher EI in male and younger medical students.
- Findings challenge common stereotypes regarding Caribbean males and age-related maturity.
- Recommends expanding the study to other Caribbean medical schools and considering EI-enhancing interventions.
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