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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, and Professional Identity Among Palestinian Intern
Malakeh Z Malak1, Hisham Zahran2, Manar Bani Hani3
1Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract:
Research on professional identity and its associated factors among nursing interns remains limited, particularly in the Palestinian context. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and professional identity among Palestinian intern nursing students in the West Bank. A cross-sectional design was employed. A convenience sample of 201 intern nursing students was recruited between April and May 2025. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE), the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and the Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students (PISNS). The results found that participants reported low levels of self-efficacy (M = 14.65, SD = 3.84), emotional intelligence (M = 2.43, SD = 0.56), and professional identity (M = 31.14, SD = 7.49). Professional identity was positively correlated with self-efficacy (r = 0.410, p < 0.001) and emotional intelligence (r = 0.477, p < 0.01). Both variables may contribute to professional identity. In conclusion, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence were positively associated with professional identity. However, causal inferences cannot be established due to the cross-sectional design. Longitudinal and experimental studies are needed before recommending targeted intervention programs.
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