Abstract
To verify a conceptual model of emotional intelligence (EI), goal attainment, and related factors, a questionnaire survey was conducted involving 127 nursing students and using 3 scales: EQS for the evaluation of EI; Nurses' Performance for Goal Attainment; and a communication skill scale. To examine factors influencing EI, the Y-G Test was employed, in addition to original question items regarding factors influencing relationships. Questions regarding factors influencing EI were developed by researchers. As a result, and were shown to influence EI, and EI was shown to influence goal attainment directly or through communication. As the direct influence of EI on goal attainment was stronger, it may be necessary to develop communication-based education methods adopting the concept of EI in order to increase its influence through communication.
