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The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment

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  • Kujtim Hameli
  • Güven Ordun

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Purpose - This study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-efficacy and organizational commitment, focusing on the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment. Design/methodology/approach - The authors used an online survey to collect data for this purpose. The sample consisted of 145 employees of different organizations in Kosovo. To test the hypothetical model, a mediation analysis was conducted using PROCESS Model Type 4. Findings - The results show that emotional intelligence is positively related to self-efficacy and that self-efficacy is positively related to organizational commitment. Furthermore, the results of the mediation analysis confirm that the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment is mediated by self-efficacy. Research limitations/implications - For future research, the authors recommend using the sub-dimensions of the above variables to test this model, and multiple models could be formulated. At the same time, the survey can be applied to managers to examine their emotional intelligence and to determine whether emotional intelligence influences their organizational commitment through self-efficacy. Consistent with the findings of this study, managers and executives in organizations should consider the emotional intelligence of their employees and that the employees with higher emotional intelligence have higher self-efficacy and can perform better. Originality/value - This study extends the current literature in organizational behavior and provides a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-efficacy and organizational commitment. This study was also conducted in a developing country context, which can always lead to different results than studies conducted in developed countries.

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  • Kujtim Hameli & Güven Ordun, 2022. "The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment," European Journal of Management Studies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 27(1), pages 75-97, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:ejmspp:ejms-05-2021-0033
    DOI: 10.1108/EJMS-05-2021-0033
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    1. Marissa F. Alibangbang & Celso L. Tagadiad, 2023. "Servant Leadership of School Heads and the Social and Emotional Competencies of Elementary Teachers in Asuncion District," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(7), pages 1005-1020, July.

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