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Amraei F, Jafarjalal E, Seyyedfatemi N, Feyzbabaie M, Haghani H. Relationship Between Psychological Capital and Caring Behaviors of Nurses From Selected Hospitals in Lorestan Province, Western Iran. IJN 2024; 37 (147) :64-77
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1- Department of Nursing Management, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , forood598@gmail.com
2- Department of Nursing Management, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Psychiatry, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Statistics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Nursing Management, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Psychiatry, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Statistics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Background & Aims Caring is one of the most fundamental elements of the nursing practice. On the other hand, psychological capital is a positive psychological state and is defined based on self-efficacy, hope, optimism to achieve success, and resilience when facing problems. This study aims to determine the relationship between psychological capital and caring behavior in nurses working in hospitals in Lorestan province, western Iran.
Materials & Methods This is a descriptive-correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of all nurses working in four hospitals affiliated to Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorramabad city in 2023. Of these, 300 nurses were selected. The sampling method was proportional allocation. To collect information, a demographic form, McGee’s psychological capital questionnaire, and Wolf et al.’s 42-item caring behavior inventory were used. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 20.
Results Of 300 questionnaires, 279 were completed. The caring behavior had a direct and significant correlation with psychological capital (r=0.407, P<0.001) and its all dimensions. The highest correlation was in the dimension of hope (r=0.398, P<0.001) and the lowest correlation was in the dimension of self-efficacy (r=0.281, P<0.001). Psychological capital also had a direct and significant correlation with all domains of caring behavior (P<0.001). There was a significant difference in nurses’ psychological capital based on educational level (P=0.007) and economic status (P=0.001). Also, there was a significant difference in nurses’ caring behaviors based on age (P=0.004), marital status (P=0.025), and educational level (P=0.044).
Conclusion The psychological capital of nurses is related to their caring behavior; the nurses with high psychological capital show more appropriate caring behavior.
Materials & Methods This is a descriptive-correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of all nurses working in four hospitals affiliated to Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorramabad city in 2023. Of these, 300 nurses were selected. The sampling method was proportional allocation. To collect information, a demographic form, McGee’s psychological capital questionnaire, and Wolf et al.’s 42-item caring behavior inventory were used. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 20.
Results Of 300 questionnaires, 279 were completed. The caring behavior had a direct and significant correlation with psychological capital (r=0.407, P<0.001) and its all dimensions. The highest correlation was in the dimension of hope (r=0.398, P<0.001) and the lowest correlation was in the dimension of self-efficacy (r=0.281, P<0.001). Psychological capital also had a direct and significant correlation with all domains of caring behavior (P<0.001). There was a significant difference in nurses’ psychological capital based on educational level (P=0.007) and economic status (P=0.001). Also, there was a significant difference in nurses’ caring behaviors based on age (P=0.004), marital status (P=0.025), and educational level (P=0.044).
Conclusion The psychological capital of nurses is related to their caring behavior; the nurses with high psychological capital show more appropriate caring behavior.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
nursing
Received: 2023/09/15 | Accepted: 2024/04/20 | Published: 2024/05/1
Received: 2023/09/15 | Accepted: 2024/04/20 | Published: 2024/05/1
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