Investigating the relationship between electronic learning and emotional and cultural intelligence of 2021–2022 incoming nursing students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Background The present research aimed to investigate the relationship between electronic learning and emotional and cultural intelligence in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences nursing students who entered the university in the years 2021 and 2022. Methods This is a cross-sectional and correlational study conducted in the School of Nursing in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. 172 nursing students who were studying in the academic year 2021–2022 participated in this study. 90 nursing students in 2021 and 82 in 2022 entered the university. Using Morgan’s sampling table, we selected 118 nursing students as the statistical sample. Due to the emergence of the Covid-19, available sampling was used. To collect the data, we used three emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, and e-learning questionnaires. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression tests were employed to analyze the data. Results It was shown that there was a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and e-learning with students’ cultural intelligence. In addition, there was a significant relationship between electronic learning and emotional intelligence dimensions. Also, there was a positive and significant relationship between e-learning and the dimensions of cultural intelligence. The optimism, strategic, and motivational components could predict electronic learning in students. Discussion and conclusion According to the findings of the research, e-learning is a new teaching method that was used in Iran following the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world and provides many educational opportunities for the educational system of the country. It exists, prompting experts and curriculum specialists to examine e-learning and its influencing factors seriously and comprehensively. When students are at a favorable level in terms of emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence, they can accept electronic learning and improve and develop it.