Trait Emotional Intelligence and Employee Engagement in ‎Gulf Countries: A Bibliometric Perspective

Authors

  • Khulood Mohammed Alshehhia

    Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

  • Siti Rahmah Awang

    Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

How to Cite

Alshehhia , K. M. ., & Awang, S. R. . (2025). Trait Emotional Intelligence and Employee Engagement in ‎Gulf Countries: A Bibliometric Perspective. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(4), 84-97. https://doi.org/10.14419/6sz4vb25

Received date: June 23, 2025

Accepted date: July 5, 2025

Published date: August 3, 2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/6sz4vb25

Keywords:

Employee Engagement; Trait Emotional Intelligence; Workplace Performance; Gulf Countries

Abstract

Employee engagement is a crucial factor in organizational success, as it significantly impacts productivity, job satisfaction, and overall ‎performance. This bibliometric study examines the relationship between trait emotional intelligence (TEI) and employee engagement within the ‎Gulf countries from 2015 to 2025. Using data extracted from the Scopus database, which consists of 530 documents. The study maps re‎search trends, identifies influential authors and journals, and highlights key thematic clusters. Findings indicate a growing scholarly interest ‎in the impact of trait EI on workplace performance, with significant contributions from leadership and psychological empowerment research. ‎The analysis reveals that facets of trait EI, such as happiness, self-motivation, and emotion regulation, are strong predictors of employee ‎engagement. Moreover, well-being exhibits a positive relationship with engagement, whereas emotionality demonstrates a negative correla‎tion. Leadership emerges as a critical factor, as emotionally intelligent leaders enhance engagement through improved motivation and com‎munication. This study provides valuable insights for organizations in the Gulf countries to develop EI-based interventions for workforce ‎optimization. Future research should investigate sector-specific applications and the impact of digital transformation on trait Emotional Intelligence (EI) and employee engagement. While Scopus offers broad coverage, the reliance on a single database may omit relevant regional ‎insights. Future studies are encouraged to use additional databases such as Web of Science or Google Scholar for triangulation‎.

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Alshehhia , K. M. ., & Awang, S. R. . (2025). Trait Emotional Intelligence and Employee Engagement in ‎Gulf Countries: A Bibliometric Perspective. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(4), 84-97. https://doi.org/10.14419/6sz4vb25

Received date: June 23, 2025

Accepted date: July 5, 2025

Published date: August 3, 2025