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1Department of Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Germiyan Campus, Afyon Road, 7th km, Kütahya, 43000, Türkiye. muzelfeuysal@gmail.com.
BMC Medical Education
|July 1, 2026
Summary
Emotional intelligence is positively linked to critical thinking skills in nursing students. This relationship strengthens at different educational levels, suggesting tailored curriculum strategies are needed to boost these essential nursing competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Higher Education
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) and critical thinking disposition (CTD) are crucial for nurses.
- The relationship between EI and CTD in nursing students needs further clarification across educational levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the structural relationship between EI and CTD in nursing students.
- To determine if this relationship varies across different academic years.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional quantitative study with 458 nursing students.
- Utilized validated scales for EI and CTD.
- Employed Spearman correlation and multi-group structural equation modeling (SEM).
Main Results:
- A significant positive association was found between EI and CTD.
- SEM confirmed a positive structural relationship across all class levels.
- The strength of the EI-CTD relationship varied by educational stage, with measurement invariance confirmed.
Conclusions:
- Emotional competence is vital for developing critical thinking in nursing students.
- Nursing curricula should integrate stage-specific strategies to enhance EI, especially during transitions to clinical practice.
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