Effects of Emotional Intelligence on Multi-cultural Cognition and Multi-cultural Attitude in Undergraduate Nursing Students in Korea

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data develop effective multiculturaleducation programs related emotional intelligence by understanding its relationship with multiculturalcognition, and the attitude college students in nursing science departments.Method: A descriptive correlational survey design administered on a total 197 inKorea. collected were analyzed using statistics, t-test, ANOVA, multiple regressionanalysis, SPSS/WIN 21.0 program.Result: multicultural perception 3.61 ± 0.40 out 5, 4.52 ±.61 6. Emotional which comprises cognition (p< .001), multiculturalattitude (p<.001), all had positive correlation (p<.001).Discussion: To education for students, it isnecessary apply differentiated intervention strategies intelligence.Implications nursing: This can contribute promote flexibility help them adaptthemselves clinical practice.