1
|
Awe AO, David-Olawade AC, Ayodele-Awe I, Feng H, Odetayo A, Afolalu TD, Ladan H, Olawade DB. Predictors and influencing factors of emotional intelligence among nurses in the North East England, United Kingdom. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:236. [PMID: 37727434 PMCID: PMC10506741 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1656_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Recognising that high levels of emotional intelligence (EI) are required for involvement in the nursing practice, this study was conducted to assess the traits of emotional intelligence, perception of emotional intelligence and factors associated with emotional intelligence among nursing teams in Northeast England. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this descriptive cross-sectional study, a concurrent mixed method was employed (qualitative and quantitative method) using a convenience sampling technique. Data were obtained from one hundred and ten (110) staff nurses practicing with the National Health Service via a validated semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interview. Data collected through questionnaires (online- Google form link) were retrieved via Ms excel spreadsheet and then imported to Statistics Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for analyses. Interviews recorded were transcribed word for word as Nvivo software (version 12) was utilised for thematic analysis and rapid analysis was also adopted to validate the responses. RESULTS Majority (77%) of the respondents were females, and about half (46%) have work experience between one to five years. The mean emotional intelligence trait score for each domain was self-awareness (20.20), self-regulation (38.15), self-motivation (20.54), empathy (18.78), and social skills (29.60), as 82% of the nurses had high emotional intelligence trait. There was a statistically significant relationship between empathy, and race of the respondents (P = 0.040). Also, from the qualitative data; cultural differences, personality traits, self-care, family support, and organisational structure are key predictors of emotional intelligence traits among nurses. CONCLUSION Enhancing emotional intelligence traits among nursing teams is significant, as it may serve as an intervention strategy to manage changes and still increase level of morale and productivity among nurses. Hence, creating a more supportive environment, encouragement from team leads or supervisors, and training on stress management strategies can help to reduce burnout, anxiety and stress in nurses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ayodele O. Awe
- Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom
| | | | - Iyanuoluwa Ayodele-Awe
- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom
| | - Haibo Feng
- Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom
| | | | - Temitope D. Afolalu
- Oncology and Haematology Department, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, NHS Trust, King's Lynn, United Kingdom
| | - Henrietha Ladan
- Critical and Surgical Care Unit, Medway Maritime Hospital, NHS Trust, Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom
| | - David B. Olawade
- Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Baharum H, Ismail A, McKenna L, Mohamed Z, Ibrahim R, Hassan NH. Success factors in adaptation of newly graduated nurses: a scoping review. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:125. [PMID: 37069647 PMCID: PMC10111715 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01300-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Difficulties in adapting to the workplace can affect newly graduated nurses' transition. Such nurses must adapt quickly, as it can affect their future career prospects. Therefore, this review aimed to identify the success factors that promote newly graduated nurses' effective transition and adaptation. METHODS The Joanna Briggs Institute scoping reviews methodology was used. Data were extracted from MEDLINE, Scopus, EBSCOhost, and Web of Science publications published between 2011 and 2020. A total of 23 articles were included in this review, which comprised qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods primary research studies focusing on the contributing factors that aided newly graduated nurses' adaptation to the work environment during their transition period. Key emerging themes were identified with thematic analysis. RESULTS Three main themes were identified: (1) organisational contribution (social development, organisational culture, work characteristics, work readiness, work commitment, professional role), (2) personality traits (self-embodiment, personality masking, being proactive and confident), and (3) academic institutions (pre-entry knowledge and role of nursing faculty). Newly graduated nurses' adaptation should begin during nursing education, be supported by the workplace organisation, and driven by the nurse's personality. We determined that that the role of nursing education in aiding the provision of the required knowledge and actual clinical experiences to students profoundly affected developing nurses' self-confidence levels in delivering nursing care effectively. Additionally, a warm environment supported nurses emotionally and physically. CONCLUSIONS While organisations and educational institutions have undertaken numerous efforts to ensure that newly graduated nurses are adequately supported, the nurse's personality and values are also equally important to ease adaptation during the transition process. Academic and workplace programs designed for newly graduated nurses should apply and emphasise this knowledge to develop and strengthen their personalities and values, especially to increase confidence and promote proactive values that facilitate newly graduated nurses' rapid and effective adaptation to their new employment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hafidza Baharum
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Aniza Ismail
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
| | - Lisa McKenna
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
| | - Zainah Mohamed
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Roszita Ibrahim
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Nor Haty Hassan
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Louwen C, Reidlinger D, Milne N. Profiling health professionals' personality traits, behaviour styles and emotional intelligence: a systematic review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:120. [PMID: 36803372 PMCID: PMC9938999 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04003-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Non-cognitive traits have been theorised to predict characteristics, career choice and outcomes of health professionals and could represent a homogenous group. This study aims to profile and compare personality traits, behaviour styles and emotional intelligence of health practitioners across a variety of professions. METHODS Empirical literature was systematically reviewed. A two-concept search strategy was applied to four databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, ProQuest). Title/abstract and full text articles were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methodological quality was assessed using Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data was synthesised narratively and meta-aggregated where feasible. RESULTS Three hundred twenty-one studies representing 153 assessment tools of personality (n = 83 studies), behaviour (n = 8), and emotional intelligence (n = 62) were included. Most studies (n = 171) explored personality (medicine, nursing, nursing assistants, dentistry, allied health, paramedics), revealing variation in traits across professions. Behaviour styles were least measured with only ten studies exploring these across four health professions (nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology). Emotional intelligence (n = 146 studies) varied amongst professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiology) with all exhibiting average to above-average scores. CONCLUSION Personality traits, behaviour styles and emotional intelligence are all key characteristics of health professionals reported in the literature. There is both heterogeneity and homogeneity within and between professional groups. The characterisation and understanding of these non-cognitive traits will aid health professionals to understand their own non-cognitive features and how these might be useful in predicting performance with potential to adapt these to enhance success within their chosen profession.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C. Louwen
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226 Australia
| | - D. Reidlinger
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226 Australia
| | - N. Milne
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226 Australia
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Abdel Hadi S, Kersting M, Klehe UC, Deckenbach M, Häusser JA. Relationships between proactive personality, work locus of control, and vocational satisfaction: the role of level of education. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13283. [PMID: 36755602 PMCID: PMC9900274 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
Abstract
In this study, we examine the relationships between proactive personality, work locus of control, and vocational satisfaction. Moreover, we argue that these relationships vary depending on employees' levels of education (i.e., employees with academic degrees versus without academic degrees). Drawing on Trait Activation Theory, we expected more pronounced relationships of proactive personality and work locus of control with vocational satisfaction for employees with academic degrees. We collected data of N = 2068 employees with a broad range of occupational backgrounds to test our assumptions. A partial disaggregation model revealed that both proactive personality and work locus of control were positively related to vocational satisfaction and that these relationships differed depending on the level of education. Regarding the relationship between proactive personality and vocational satisfaction, we only found evidence among employees with academic degrees. Although work locus of control and vocational satisfaction were significantly related among both groups of employees, the relationship was even more pronounced among employees without academic degrees. Consequently, our results underline the importance of taking inter-individual differences, such as the level of education, into consideration when looking at the effects of proactive personality and work locus of control on work-related well-being.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sascha Abdel Hadi
- Department of Psychology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10D, 35394 Giessen, Germany,Corresponding author.
| | - Martin Kersting
- Department of Psychology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10D, 35394 Giessen, Germany
| | - Ute C. Klehe
- Department of Psychology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10D, 35394 Giessen, Germany
| | - Madeleine Deckenbach
- Department of Psychology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10D, 35394 Giessen, Germany
| | - Jan A. Häusser
- Department of Psychology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10D, 35394 Giessen, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Altuntaş S, Harmanci Seren AK, Alaçam B, Baykal Ü. The relationship between nurses' personality traits and their perceptions of management by values, organizational justice, and turnover intention. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:910-918. [PMID: 34075602 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To determine the relationship between nurses' personality traits and their perceptions of management by values, organizational justice, and turnover intention. DESIGN AND METHODS It was a descriptive study. A demographic questionnaire, the big five personality scale, the organizational justice scale, the management by values scale, and the turnover intention scale were used to collect data. FINDINGS Data analysis did not demonstrate any relationship between nurses' personality traits and their perceptions of management by values, organizational justice, and turnover intention. However, results of regression analysis concluded that perceptions of management by values affected the nurses' perceptions of organizational justice positively. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Nurses' perceptions of organizational justice can be raised and turnover intention may be reduced by improving their perceptions of management by values.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Serap Altuntaş
- Department of Nursing Management, Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University Faculty of Health Sciences, Balıkesir, Turkey
| | - Arzu Kader Harmanci Seren
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Sciences, Fenerbahce University, Ataşehir İstanbul, Turkey
| | - Burcu Alaçam
- Department of Nursing and Management, Faculty of Nursing, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - Ülkü Baykal
- Department of Nursing and Management, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Syamsudin N, Eliyana A, Nurdin N, Sudrajat A, Giyanto B, Emur AP, Zahar M. Are job satisfaction and role breadth self-efficacy the links to proactive work behavior? Heliyon 2022; 8:e08710. [PMID: 35036603 PMCID: PMC8753120 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
This research is based on a phenomenon that occurs in State Detention Centers in Indonesia. It attempts to test the relation among proactive personality (PP), proactive work behavior (PWB), job satisfaction (JS) and role breadth self-efficacy (RBSE) variables. With a quantitative approach using AMOS, this study took data from 455 respondents from Detention Centers in Indonesia. The results show that PP, JS and RBSE have direct effect on PWB. Further findings will be discussed. The results are expected to increase the understanding of PWB and can be the basis for the human resource management team to decide better approach to build PWB in the organization and eventually implement appropriate policy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Anis Eliyana
- Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
- Corresponding author.
| | | | | | | | | | - Marziah Zahar
- Social Security Management Center of Excellent, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Okumura M, Ishigaki T, Mori K, Fujiwara Y. Personality traits affect critical care nursing competence: A multicentre cross-sectional study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2021; 68:103128. [PMID: 34391627 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between personality traits and critical care nursing competence among critical care nurses. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGN Multicentre cross-sectional survey using a self-report questionnaire and path modelling, from August 2017 to December 2018. SETTING Six intensive care units in Japan. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We assessed relationships among the Big Five personality traits and four critical care nursing competencies in nurses. FINDINGS We included 211 nurses (77.7% women, 59.2% in their 20 s); 62.6% had 1-5 years' critical care nursing experience. Among the four competencies, principles of nursing care had a direct positive effect on decision-making (0.77, p < 0.001); decision-making had a direct positive effect on collaboration (0.74, p < 0.001) and nursing interventions (0.77, p < 0.001). The personality traits openness to experience, agreeableness, and extraversion had a significantly positive effect (0.17, p < 0.05; 0.43, p < 0.001; 0.29, p < 0.01; respectively) on principles of nursing care, the key competency. The personality trait neuroticism had a direct or indirect negative effect on all four nursing competencies. CONCLUSION Nursing competence in the critical care setting is affected by personality traits. Our findings can be applied in nursing education to improve competence based on individual personality traits.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Masatoshi Okumura
- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan.
| | - Tomonori Ishigaki
- Department of Business Administration, Nanzan University, 18 Yamazato-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8673, Japan.
| | - Kazunao Mori
- Division of Nursing, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
| | - Yoshihiro Fujiwara
- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Evaluation of a Blended Career Education Course during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Career Awareness. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13063471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Higher education has increasingly emphasized the importance of employability traits in order to personalize students’ learning needs and meet dynamic workplace demands. Previous research addressing the personalized learning on career education in blended learning model is limited. The present study aims to examine whether students with distinctive stable personality traits would improve their career adaptability and adaptation results after attending a synchronous career course during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 162 participants completed the questionnaires at both the first and last sessions of the course in spring 2020. Findings revealed that the course positively improved students’ identity formation. Personality traits demonstrated significant main effects on the middle identity formation stage and career adaptability. This study highlights traits such as emotional stability and possible cultural effects on the career development course in the young Chinese sample population. The implication of specific attributes and cultural backgrounds in career development courses is discussed.
Collapse
|
9
|
Wang H, Lei L. Proactive personality and job satisfaction: Social support and Hope as mediators. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01379-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
|
10
|
From School to Work: Improving Graduates’ Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12030804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
As boundaryless careers become mainstream, individuals need to enhance career decision-making self-efficacy (CDSE) during career transitions to secure better employment outcomes and sustainable career development, especially when moving from a school to a work environment. Drawing on social cognitive career theory, this study empirically proposed a moderated mediation model to examine whether proactive personality (measured at Time 1), career success criteria clarity (CSCC, measured at Time 2), and family socioeconomic status (including family income, parents’ educational level, and parents’ occupational level; measured at Time 1) would contribute to CDSE (measured at Time 2). Results based on a two-wave survey of 235 college students showed that: (1) proactive personality positively predicted CDSE; (2) CSCC positively predicted CDSE; (3) CSCC partly mediated the relation between proactive personality and CDSE; (4) the positive effect of CSCC on CDSE was stronger among students with a lower family socioeconomic status. Individuals with strong proactive personalities were more likely to develop salience in career success criteria and in turn became more confident in making career decisions. Therefore, vocational educators in higher education could help to improve students’ CDSE by promoting training programs for proactive thinking, providing successful role models, and encouraging family involvement, especially for students with a lower family socioeconomic status.
Collapse
|
11
|
Ouyang YQ, Zhou WB, Xiong ZF, Wang R, Redding SR. A Web-based Survey of Marital Quality and Job Satisfaction among Chinese Nurses. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2019; 13:216-220. [PMID: 31323327 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2019.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE This study aimed to use a web-based survey to investigate the correlation between job satisfaction and marital quality and to identify the association of demographics with job satisfaction and marital quality. METHODS Married nurses (N = 2,296) completed the questionnaires. Correlations and linear regression analyses were carried out. RESULTS Both marital quality and job satisfaction were relatively low. Additionally, marital quality was positively correlated with job satisfaction. Age, marital status (in years) and average daily hours spent with spouse had positive impact on job satisfaction. Multiple linear regression analyses showed that age, monthly income, average daily hours spent with spouse and marital quality were positively associated with job satisfaction. CONCLUSION Because of the shifts nurses working, there is little time for nurses to spend with their spouses and family. It is recommended that hospital leaders could provide more flexibility with nurses' shift choices so nurses can arrange their work-life balance better. Other considerations like reducing workload and reducing working hours should be promoted as options. Nurse managers could offer counseling services including strategies to cope with the balance between work and life. This effort could improve job satisfaction and reduce the rate of turnover of nurses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Wen-Bin Zhou
- Department of Psychology, Hubei Provincial Corps Hospital, Chinese People Armed Police Forces, Wuhan, China.
| | - Zhen-Fang Xiong
- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
| | - Rong Wang
- Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Empathy Variation in General Practice: A Survey among General Practitioners in Denmark. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15030433. [PMID: 29498682 PMCID: PMC5876978 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15030433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that high levels of physician empathy may be correlated with improved patient health outcomes and high physician job satisfaction. Knowledge about variation in empathy and related general practitioner (GP) characteristics may allow for a more informed approach to improve empathy among GPs. Objective: Our objective is to measure and analyze variation in physician empathy and its association with GP demographic, professional, and job satisfaction characteristics. Methods: 464 Danish GPs responded to a survey containing the Danish version of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Health Professionals (JSE-HP) and questions related to their demographic, professional and job satisfaction characteristics. Descriptive statistics and a quantile plot of the ordered empathy scores were used to describe empathy variation. In addition, random-effect logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the association between empathy levels and the included GP characteristics. Results: Empathy scores were negatively skewed with a mean score of 117.9 and a standard deviation of 10.1 within a range from 99 (p5) to 135 (p95). GPs aged 45–54 years and GPs who are not employed outside of their practice were less likely to have high empathy scores (≥120). Neither gender, nor length of time since specialization, length of time in current practice, practice type, practice location, or job satisfaction was associated with odds of having high physician empathy. However, odds of having a high empathy score were higher for GPs who stated that the physician-patient relationship and interaction with colleagues has a high contribution to job satisfaction compared to the reference groups (low and medium contribution of these factors). This was also the trend for GPs who stated a high contribution to job satisfaction from intellectual stimulation. In contrast, high contribution of economic profit and prestige did not contribute to increased odds of having a high empathy score. Conclusions: Albeit generally high, we observed substantial variation in physician empathy levels among this population of Danish GPs. This variation is positively associated with values of interpersonal relationships and interaction with colleagues, and negatively associated with middle age (45–54 years) and lack of outside employment. There is room to increase GP physician empathy via educational and organizational interventions, and consequently, to improve healthcare quality and outcomes.
Collapse
|
13
|
Chen YP, Tsai JM, Lu MH, Lin LM, Lu CH, Wang KWK. The influence of personality traits and socio-demographic characteristics on paediatric nurses' compassion satisfaction and fatigue. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:1180-1188. [PMID: 29266380 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To explore the level of and the association between, compassion satisfaction and fatigue of paediatric nurses; to determine the association between personality traits and compassion satisfaction and fatigue; to identify the determinants of compassion satisfaction and fatigue. BACKGROUND Paediatric nurses are prone to experiencing compassion fatigue associated with caring for children with illness and their families, yet its connection with nurses' personality traits remains unknown. DESIGN A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. METHODS The data collection used three instruments measuring socio-demography, responses to the compassion satisfaction and fatigue test and the revised NEO personality inventory. The study used descriptive, correlation and multiple regression analysis for the data collected between April - July 2014. RESULTS From 173 female paediatric nurses, two-thirds worked in critical care units and indicated a satisfactory level of compassion satisfaction and a low level of compassion fatigue, despite a lack of association between the two concepts. Four determinants-agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness and engaging with outdoor activities-were predictive and explained 43.6% of total variance of compassion satisfaction. Two risk factors of compassion fatigue identified were less emotional stability and singlehood (marital status) and these explained 26.1% of total variance of compassion fatigue. CONCLUSION Support for improving agreeableness and emotional stability in paediatric nurses' workplaces including involvement in the outdoor activities and an increase in social connection may enhance compassion satisfaction and prevent exhaustive compassion fatigue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi-Pin Chen
- National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Jung-Mei Tsai
- Department of Nursing, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Da-Yeh University, Changhua, Taiwan
| | - Ming-Huei Lu
- Department of Nursing, MacKay Children's Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Li-Man Lin
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, MacKay Children's Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Ching-Hui Lu
- Paediatric Infectious Unit, MacKay Children's Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Kai-Wei K Wang
- Department of Nursing, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Steca P, Monzani D, Pierobon A, Avvenuti G, Greco A, Giardini A. Measuring dispositional optimism in patients with chronic heart failure and their healthcare providers: the validity of the Life Orientation Test-Revised. Patient Prefer Adherence 2017; 11:1497-1503. [PMID: 28919722 PMCID: PMC5593410 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s139522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
The Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) measures dispositional optimism (DO) - an individual difference promoting physical and psychological well-being in healthy adults (HAs) as well as in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and healthcare providers (HPs). Controversy has arisen regarding the dimensionality of the LOT-R. Whereas DO was originally defined as a one-dimensional construct, empirical evidence suggests two correlated factors in the LOT-R. This study was the first attempt to identify the best factor structure of the LOT-R in patients with CHF and HPs and to evaluate its measurement invariance among subsamples of patients with CHF, HPs, and a normative sample of HAs. Its validity was also evaluated in patients with CHF. The sample comprised 543 participants (34% HAs; 34% HPs; and 32% CHF patients). Congeneric, two correlated factor, and two orthogonal factor models for the LOT-R were compared by performing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Measurement invariance was evaluated by considering differential item functioning (DIF) among subsamples of HPs, patients with CHF, and HAs. In patients with CHF, validity was assessed by considering associations with anxiety and depression. The CFA demonstrated the superior fit of the two orthogonal factor model. Moreover, across patients with CHF, HPs, and HAs, the results highlighted a minimal DIF with only trivial consequences. Finally, negative but weak correlations of DO with anxiety and depression confirmed the validity of the LOT-R in patients with CHF. In summary, these findings supported the validity and suitability of the LOT-R for the assessment of DO in patients with CHF, HPs, and HAs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Patrizia Steca
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano – Bicocca, Milan
| | - Dario Monzani
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano – Bicocca, Milan
- Correspondence: Dario Monzani, Department of Psychology, University of Milano – Bicocca, Piazza dell’Ateneo Nuovo, 1, 20126 Milano, Italy, Tel +39 02 6448 3803, Fax +39 02 6448 3706, Email
| | - Antonia Pierobon
- Psychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB, IRCCS Montescano, Montescano, Italy
| | - Giulia Avvenuti
- Psychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB, IRCCS Montescano, Montescano, Italy
| | - Andrea Greco
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano – Bicocca, Milan
| | - Anna Giardini
- Psychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB, IRCCS Montescano, Montescano, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Heydari A, Kareshki H, Armat MR. Is Nurses' Professional Competence Related to Their Personality and Emotional Intelligence? A Cross-Sectional Study. J Caring Sci 2016; 5:121-32. [PMID: 27354976 PMCID: PMC4923836 DOI: 10.15171/jcs.2016.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Nurses' professional competence is a crucial
factor in clinical practice. Systematic evaluation of nurses’ competence and its related
factors are essential for enhancing the quality of nursing care. This study aimed to
assess the nurses’ competence level and its possible relationship with their personality
and emotional intelligence. Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey design, three
instruments including Nurse Competence Scale, short form of Schutte Self Report Emotional
Intelligence Test, and the short 10-item version of Big Five Factor Inventory, were
administered simultaneously to a randomized stratified sample of 220 nurses working in
hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Data analysis was
performed using SPSS 11.5. Results: Majority of nurses rated themselves as "good" and
"very good", with the highest scores in "managing situations" and "work role" dimensions
of nurse competence. A relatively similar pattern of scores was seen in competence
dimensions, personality and emotional intelligence, among male and female nurses.
Emotional intelligence and personality scores showed a significant relationship with
nurses’ competence, explaining almost 20% of variations in nurse competence scores. Conclusion: Iranian nurses evaluated their overall
professional competence at similar level of the nurses in other countries. Knowledge about
the nurses’ competence level and its related factors, including personality and emotional
intelligence, may help nurse managers in enhancing nurses' professional competence through
appropriate task assignments and conducting in-service educational programs, thus
improving the health status of patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abbas Heydari
- Evidence-Based Caring Research Center, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Hossein Kareshki
- Department of Educational Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
| | - Mohammad Reza Armat
- Department of Medical- Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Heydari A, Kareshki H, Armat MR. How Likely Is It for a Nurse Student to Become a Competent Nurse? A Protocol for Scale Development and Validation Using a Mixed Methods Study. ACTA FACULTATIS MEDICAE NAISSENSIS 2016. [DOI: 10.1515/afmnai-2016-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Summary
The aim of the paper was to develop and validate a scale for estimating the likelihood of a nurse student to become a competent nurse.
Admitting students to nursing schools without assessing their personal characteristics has led to serious consequences, including low quality of nursing care. Early detection of students who are at risk of attrition or becoming non-competent nurses can save the time, money, and energy devoted to educating and training the future nurses.
A mixed methods design will be employed. Using literature review and interviews with nurse students, clinical nurses, nurse experts, and nurse managers during the first qualitative phase, we will build a comprehensive item pool that has a focus on nurse students’ personal characteristics. To increase the trustworthiness of interview findings, we will distinguish competent versus incompetent nurses by measuring their competence levels. In the second quantitative phase, the Nurse Competence Predicting Scale will be developed and tested for psychometric properties.
We believe that Nurse Competence Predicting Scale may help in early identification of nurse students who are at risk of not acquiring expected nurse competencies on graduation or joining the workforce. In such cases, educational managers may take timely remedial interventions.
Collapse
|
17
|
Proactive Personality and Job Satisfaction: the Mediating Effects of Self-Efficacy and Work Engagement in Teachers. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-015-9383-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
|
18
|
Kennedy E, Murphy GT, Misener RM, Alder R. Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Nursing Competence Self-Efficacy Scale. J Nurs Educ 2015; 54:550-8. [DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20150916-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
19
|
Edo-Gual M, Monforte-Royo C, Aradilla-Herrero A, Tomás-Sábado J. Death attitudes and positive coping in Spanish nursing undergraduates: a cross-sectional and correlational study. J Clin Nurs 2015; 24:2429-38. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Montserrat Edo-Gual
- Escola Universitària d'Infermeria Gimbernat; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona Spain
| | - Cristina Monforte-Royo
- Department of Nursing; School of Medicine and Health Sciences; Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona Spain
- WeCare Chair: End-of-life Care; Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona Spain
| | - Amor Aradilla-Herrero
- Escola Universitària d'Infermeria Gimbernat; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona Spain
| | - Joaquín Tomás-Sábado
- Escola Universitària d'Infermeria Gimbernat; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona Spain
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Surgeons' work engagement: Influencing factors and relations to job and life satisfaction. Surgeon 2014; 12:181-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2013.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
|
21
|
Chang Y, Edwards JK. Examining the Relationships Among Self-Efficacy, Coping, and Job Satisfaction Using Social Career Cognitive Theory. JOURNAL OF CAREER ASSESSMENT 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1069072714523083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Using a social cognitive career theory perspective, the relationships among self-efficacy, coping styles, and job satisfaction were examined in a sample of 314 nurses employed in regional hospitals in Taiwan. Results indicated that self-efficacy was positively associated with problem-focused coping style and job satisfaction and negatively associated with emotion-focused coping. The influence of self-efficacy on job satisfaction was indirect and partially mediated by coping styles. Psychologists and health care managers may use these findings to design relevant intervention programs to enhance nurses’ coping effectiveness and self-efficacy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuhsuan Chang
- College of Management, Yuan Ze University, Chungli, Taiwan
| | - Jodie K. Edwards
- School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH, USA
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Abstract
TOPIC Concept analysis and job satisfaction in nursing. PURPOSE In this article, Walker and Avant's concept analysis methodology is used to examine and clarify the phenomenon of job satisfaction in nursing. SOURCES Published literature. CONCLUSION A review of the published nursing literature suggests that job satisfaction is an affective reaction to a job that results from the incumbent's comparison of actual outcomes with those that are desired, expected, and deserved. In health care, specifically nursing in a hospital setting, job satisfaction can be measured and identified. Job satisfaction is compromised of three attributes: autonomy, interpersonal relationships, and patient care.
Collapse
|
23
|
Hamama L, Tartakovsky E, Eroshina K, Patrakov E, Golubkova A, Bogushevich J, Shardina L. Nurses' job satisfaction and attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS in Russia. Int Nurs Rev 2013; 61:131-9. [DOI: 10.1111/inr.12074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- L. Hamama
- Tel Aviv University; Tel Aviv Israel
| | | | | | - E. Patrakov
- Department of Ural Federal University; Ekaterinburg Russia
| | - A. Golubkova
- Urals State Medical Academy; Ekaterinburg Russia
| | | | - L. Shardina
- Urals State Medical Academy; Ekaterinburg Russia
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Muya M, Katsuyama K, Ozaki F, Aoyama H. Development of a scale measuring the job satisfaction of Japanese hospital nurses. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2013; 11:160-70. [DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Makiko Muya
- School of Nursing; Osaka Prefecture University; Osaka Japan
| | - Kimiko Katsuyama
- School of Medicine; College of Nursing; Yokohama City University; Yokohama Japan
| | - Fusako Ozaki
- School of Nursing; Saku University; Nagano Japan
| | - Hifumi Aoyama
- School of Nursing; Osaka Prefecture University; Osaka Japan
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Kusma B, Groneberg DA, Nienhaus A, Mache S. Determinants of day care teachers' job satisfaction. Cent Eur J Public Health 2013; 20:191-8. [PMID: 23285519 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a3700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although job satisfaction is among the most widely researched topics, relatively little research has been done on this issue as it relates to early childhood educators. This study was designed to contribute significantly to the deficient body of knowledge about working conditions and job satisfaction of day care teachers, in particular with regard to differences in job satisfaction depending on day care centres' ownership. METHODS Analyses were based on cross-sectional comparison of 469 questionnaires (42.55% response rate) from day care teachers working at public day care centres with those working at day care centres run by churches or parents' initiatives. RESULTS A significant difference in job satisfaction was found between these three types. The important interaction between socio-demographic characteristics, psychosocial working conditions, and job satisfaction could be demonstrated. CONCLUSION The present study is one of the few that examines the impacts of day care centres ownership on pedagogical staffs' job satisfaction and indicates that the type of the centre is a potential factor explaining variations. Results provide a valuable basis for the development of solution-focused approaches to improve pedagogical staff working conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bianca Kusma
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|