The Process of Developing Emotional Intelligence of Nursing Students In Order to Be Well-rounded and Happy By Satipaṭṭhāna 4

Abstract

      Being smart, good, and happy is the emotional intelligence that most people desire. Emotional intelligence enhancement, therefore, aims to encourage individuals to have a balanced performance in all three aspects, which will appear through their proper behaviors or personality. Learning inside out is one of the techniques to develop the emotional intelligence of a person. In the light of Buddhism, The Process of Developing Emotional Intelligence of Nursing Students In Order to Be Well-rounded And Happy By Satipaṭṭhāna (the four foundations of mindfulness; the contemplation of the body, mind, and mind object) is learning and consciously aware of one's inner self, including emotions, feelings, and physical behaviors. The practice of Satipaṭṭhāna  was applied to enhance the emotional intelligence of nursing students in Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Nakhon Ratchasima. The results showed that after practicing Satipaṭṭhāna, nursing students perceived higher emotional intelligence regarding being smart, good, and happy. The purpose of this article is to present the process of Satipaṭṭhāna practice as an alternative to improve emotional intelligence among nursing students.