The relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction with the mediating effects of spiritual intelligence and teachers' quality of work life

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty Of Education And Psychology,, University Of Isfahan, Esfahan, Iran

2 Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

10.30473/jpsy.2026.73866.1085

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to predict job satisfaction based on emotional intelligence, with the mediating roles of spiritual intelligence and quality of work life among teachers. This research adopted an applied approach in terms of objective and utilized a correlational methodology. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and PLS-SMART software. The statistical population comprised all teachers residing in Bavanat County who were actively teaching during the 1401 solar year. A sample of 205 individuals was selected using convenience sampling. The research instruments included the Bradbury and Greaves Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (2005), the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (1967), the King Spiritual Intelligence Questionnaire (2008), and the Walton Quality of Work Life Questionnaire (1973). Path analysis was employed for data analysis. The assessment of the model’s pathways indicated that emotional intelligence has a direct and positive effect on job satisfaction (β=0.36, p=0.00). Furthermore, spiritual intelligence (β=0.125, p=0.00) and quality of work life (β=0.132, p=0.003) significantly mediated the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. Based on these findings, it is suggested that specific educational programs be implemented to enhance teachers’ emotional intelligence.

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