The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

(1) Nurul Fahmi Rizka Laily, (2) Hidayatus Sya’diyah

Affiliation :

(1) Master of Nursing, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, Indonesia; (2) Department of Nursing, STIKES Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract :

Introduction Emotional quotient is predicted has a correlation with interpersonal relationship among first level student at STIKES Hang Tuah Surabaya. Emotional quotient is an ability to know, to use emotion effectively, and to develop interpersonal relationship. Research purpose was to identify the correlation of emotional quotient toward interpersonal relationship. Methods This research used a correlative descriptive with cross sectional approach design. Population were 207 first level students, sample was chosen by stratified random sampling technique resulting in 137 students involved as respondents. Variables included independent variable (emotional quotient) and dependent variable (interpersonal relationship). Instruments used in this study were emotional questionnaire by Davis and interpersonal relationship questionnaire. Data of research were analyzed by using Spearman Rho test. Results The result of this research, showed that from 137 respondents, a half of students had good emotional quotient and interpersonal relationship. The result of Spearman Rho statistic test was ρ = 0,001, on the value probability (ρ = 0,001 ≤ 0,05), so that the H0 is rejected. It meant that there was a significant correlation between emotional quoetient and interpesonal relationship among first level student in STIKES Hang Tuah Surabaya. Conclusions It is indicated that emotional quotient among first level students should be increased as important factor for developing students’ interpersonal relationship and confidence.

Keywords :

Emotional Quotient; Interpersonal Relationship; Adolescent; Students