KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Psychology of Woman Journal 3041-8615 In Press 2026 09 01 The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction Among Female Nurses in Tehran The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction Among Female Nurses in Tehran 1 10 10.61838/ EN Journal Article 2025 12 19 <p><strong>Objective:</strong> The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction among female nurses working in hospitals in Tehran.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>This study was conducted using a descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population consisted of female nurses employed in public and private hospitals in Tehran during the 2025–2026 academic year, from which 312 participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT), the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The validity and reliability of all instruments had been confirmed in previous studies. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient analysis, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The results revealed significant positive correlations among emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction. Emotional intelligence showed a significant positive relationship with job satisfaction (r = 0.61, p &lt; 0.01) and life satisfaction (r = 0.58, p &lt; 0.01). Additionally, job satisfaction was positively associated with life satisfaction (r = 0.66, p &lt; 0.01). The findings of multiple regression analysis demonstrated that emotional intelligence and job satisfaction jointly predicted life satisfaction among female nurses. The regression model was statistically significant (F = 174.68, p &lt; 0.001) and explained 53% of the variance in life satisfaction. Job satisfaction emerged as the stronger predictor (β = 0.47, p &lt; 0.001), while emotional intelligence also significantly predicted life satisfaction (β = 0.34, p &lt; 0.001).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggest that healthcare organizations should implement emotional intelligence training programs and occupational support interventions to improve nurses’ mental health, professional functioning, and quality of life.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/psywoman/article/download/5385/9814