The mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between mindfulness and subjective well-being among elementary school teachers Ehsan Yousefi / Ali Yousefi
Subject Areas : Health Sciences and Psychology
ٍEhsan Yousefi
1
,
َAli Yousefi
2
1 -
2 - Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
Keywords: Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Subjective Well-being, Elementary school teachers,
Abstract :
Objectives
The aim of the present study was to examine the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between mindfulness and subjective well-being among primary school teachers in the city of Bilasavar.
Materials and Methods
This research was correlational based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population of this study consisted of primary school teachers in Bilesavar, whose number in the 2023-2024 academic year was 134. Using Cochran's formula, the minimum required sample size was estimated to be 99, and the sample was selected through simple random sampling. The data collection tools included three standardized questionnaires to measure mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and mental well-being. The collected data were analyzed using PLS-SEM software.
Findings
The results showed that the direct path coefficient from mindfulness to subjective well-being was 0.51. The t-value was 5.77, which is greater than 1.96. Therefore, this path coefficient is significant at the 95% confidence level. Additionally, the indirect path coefficient from mindfulness to subjective well-being was 0.27. The t-value was 4.03, which is greater than 1.96. This path coefficient is also significant at the 95% confidence level, confirming the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between mindfulness and subjective well-being.
Conclusion
The findings of this study indicate that emotional intelligence, as a mediating variable, plays a crucial role in enhancing the impact of mindfulness on subjective well-being. Mindfulness, by strengthening emotional intelligence skills, helps individuals to have more adaptive and effective responses to challenges and stressful situations. For practical applications, it is recommended that educational organizations and schools organize workshops and training programs focusing on mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
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