The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Mental Wellbeing in the Association Between Emotional Intelligence and Motivation Among Saudi Nursing Students

Abstract Introduction: Much emphasis has been placed on the critical role that emotional intelligence plays in influencing university students’ motivation to learn. Objectives: The current investigation examined the link that exists between emotional intelligence and learning motivation among Saudi undergraduate nursing students, as well as the mediating and moderating effects that mental well- being and self-esteem perform in this association. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was used in the research, which recruited 367 Saudi undergraduate nursing students. Results: The results