Emotional Intelligence and Self- Efficacy as Predictors of Occupational stress in Doctors

The present study was undertaken to explain the contribution of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy in occupational stress in Doctors. A total sample of 150 general practitioners working in Government hospitals of  Rohtak, Sonipat, Gurgaon and Bahadurgarh were selected randomly .Emotional intelligence scale (EIS) ,General Perceived Self-efficacy scale and occupational stress scale were administered by contacting the subjects at personal level. Data analysis involved Pearson correlation and multiple regression method. Results revealed that both the independent variables contributed significantly to occupational stress. It signifies that emotional intelligence programming and effective self-efficacy interventions would benefit doctors immensely to cope up with stress.