Emotional intelligence and education-related stress among baccalaureate nursing students in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

The findings highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in mitigating education-related stress among nursing students. Incorporating EI development into nursing curricula through emotional regulation training, reflective practices, and social-emotional learning strategies can build resilience, improve coping skills, and boost students' academic and clinical performance. Further long-term studies are recommended to investigate the causal relationships and effectiveness of EI-based interventions.