Abstract
Objective: To explore the mediating role of age,
gender and ranks in the association between emotional
intelligence and professionalburnout among medical
professionals.
Methodology: The study recruited 80 (38.75%
female) medical professionals on purposive sampling
technique from military Hospital Rawalpindi. We used
Schutte emotional intelligence scale and Shirom and
Melamed Burnout Scale. Statistical analysisused were
Pearson correlation coefficient, normality, t-test,
ANOVA, and process for moderation effect.
Results: There was a significant negative association
between emotional intelligence with burnout. There is
no significant relation between age with emotional
intelligence and burnout, although moderating effects
of age was found.
Conclusion: Male medical professionals had higher
energy and strength to cope with stressors than
females. However, experiences and age affect the
burnout level of both genders.
Keywords: Emotional intelligence; burnout
syndrome, healthcare professionals, moderation.
