Affiliation:
1. Islamic Azad University
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of employees’ emotional intelligence and engagement on their mental health with a focus on the mediating role of mental creativity. This descriptive survey was a quantitative and applied study using cross-sectional method. Statistical population of the study encompassed 57000 employees of Tehran Municipality Organization, from whom 381 persons were selected. The study data was collected by a questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed. In order to analyze the data, structural equation modeling and Smart PLS software were adopted. The findings of the present study confirmed the significant effect of emotional intelligence on mental health among the employees of Tehran Municipality Organization. Moreover, the results revealed the positive and significant effects of the engagement on mental health, emotional intelligence on mental creativity, engagement on mental creativity, and mental creativity on mental health among the employees of Tehran Municipality Organization. Finally, the hypotheses of the study were confirmed.
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