Abstract:

Aim: This research was conducted to examine the relationship between the emotional intelligence and communication skills of midwifery undergraduate students. Method: The universe of this descriptive and relationship-seeking study consisted of 280 midwives who study at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Department of a university. The Personal Information Form created by the researchers, the Emotional Intelligence Assessment Scale developed by Hall and the Turkish validity and reliability study of Ergin and the Communication Skills Assessment Scale developed by Korkut were used in the data collection. In the analysis of the data, frequency, percentage, averages and correlation were examined using IBM SPSS Package Program. Results: The average age of the students participating in the study is 20.46 ± 2.05. Students' Communication Skills Evaluation Scale mean score was 80.08 ± 13.4 and the Emotional Intelligence Assessment Scale mean score was 134.62 ± 33.3. The relationship between the Communication Skills and Emotional Intelligence Scores of the students was found to be positive and significant. (r = 0.421, p <0.01). Conclusion and Suggestions: In the study, it was concluded that the communication skills of the students were high and their emotional intelligence level was normal. As the emotional intelligence level of student midwives increases, and their communication skills increase in direct proportion. Student midwives must use their emotional intelligence and communication skills effectively to achieve success both in their social and professional life.

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