Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering

Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering

Investigating The Effect of Emotional Intelligence Components on Organizational Expert Components in The Construction Projects of First-Rate Construction Companies in Tehran

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
reza reisi
Parviz Ghoddousi
construction management/school of civil engineering/Iran university of science and technology
10.22060/ceej.2025.22632.8012
Abstract
This study explores the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on Organizational Commitment (OC) within Tehran’s top-tier construction firms. EI, comprising self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, is a critical driver for fostering OC, which includes affective, continuance, and normative dimensions. Using a survey-based methodology, data from 271 participants were analyzed through structural equation modeling (Smart PLS). The results reveal a significant positive relationship between EI and OC, with a path coefficient of 0.855. Among EI components, self-awareness demonstrated the strongest influence, particularly on affective and normative commitment. The findings emphasize the strategic role of EI in enhancing employee retention, team cohesion, and overall organizational resilience in high-pressure construction environments. This research contributes novel insights into the construction industry's psychological factors and offers practical recommendations for integrating EI into workforce management strategies.
Keywords
Emotional Intelligence
Organizational Commitment
Construction Projects
Smart PLS
Self- Awareness
Subjects
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Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering
Volume 57, Issue 2
2025
Pages 201-222