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Shabani G, Rezaei kalantari M. Correlation of Emotional Intelligence and Professional Burnout in NAJA Personnel; A Case Study of Sari, Iran. J Police Med 2019; 8 (1)
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1- Educational Sciences Department, Neka Branch,Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran, Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences Department, Islamic Azad University, Neka Branch, Iran
2- Educational Sciences Department, Neka Branch,Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran , marzieh.rk@gmail.com
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Aims: Compared with intelligence and cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence is a better predictor of individual's success in life and work environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between emotional intelligence and proffesional burnout among Naja personnel in Sari.

Materials & Methods: This descriptive-correlational research was conducted in 2016 among NAJA personnel in Sari, and 169 people weer selected, using simple random sampling. Shirring Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and Goldard Burnout Questionnaire (GBI) were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed, using Pearson correlation test.

Findings: There was a significant negative correlation between professional burnout in NAJA personnel and emotional intelligence with 5 subscales, including self-motivation, self-awarness, self-control, social consciousness, and social skills.

Conclusion: Professional burnout in NAJA personnel has a negative correlation with emotional intelligence and all its subscales.

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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Police Related Psychology
Received: 2018/10/21 | Accepted: 2018/12/9 | Published: 2019/03/15
* Corresponding Author Address: Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences Department, Islamic Azad University, Neka Branch, Iran

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