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The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Expatriate Performance in International Construction Projects
Haiyao Huang1, Lili Gao1,2, Xiaopeng Deng1
1Department of Construction and Real Estate, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|December 29, 2022
Summary
Emotional intelligence boosts expatriate performance in construction by enhancing self-efficacy and psychological resilience. These psychological resources are key mediators for international project success.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Organizational Psychology
- International Human Resource Management
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is linked to better job performance in construction.
- The impact of EI on expatriate performance in international construction projects requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To verify the relationship between expatriates' EI and their performance.
- To explore the mediating roles of self-efficacy and psychological resilience in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 315 Chinese construction expatriates globally.
- Data collected using validated scales for EI, self-efficacy, resilience, and expatriate performance.
- Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) tested the hypothesis model.
Main Results:
- Self-efficacy and psychological resilience fully mediate the relationship between EI and expatriate performance.
- EI positively influences expatriate performance through increased self-efficacy and psychological resilience.
Conclusions:
- Individual psychological resources, specifically self-efficacy and resilience, are crucial mechanisms linking EI to expatriate performance.
- Findings offer practical strategies for improving expatriate performance and inform HR management in international construction.
Keywords:
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