Emotional intelligence and wellness among employees working in the nursing environment

Journal of Psychology in Africa

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 195-203

  Nel, Jan Alewyn ^a   Jonker, Cara S ^a   Rabie, Tinda ^a  

^a NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Burnout; Emotional intelligence; Engagement; Job demands; Job resources; Nursing environment

Indexed keywords

EID: 84903184884     PISSN: 14330237     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2013.10820615     Document Type: Article

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