Abstract
Stress among the newly graduated nurses has been linked to physical and emotional distress, high turnover rates, and the quality of patient care. Psychological capital is a positive state of mind that consists of four components (hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism). Higher levels of psychological capital have been linked to improvements in the work environment, and the psychological and emotional state of nurses. Despite the extensive work of researchers exploring psychological capital among nurses, its relationship to stress among new graduate nurses has not been well studied. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to explore the relationship between the components of psychological capital (efficacy, optimism, hope, resilience) and the perceived level of stress among newly graduated nurses with a maximum of one year of practice. The job-demand resource model was used to frame this study. Perceived stress was measured using the Nursing Stress Scale and psychological capital was measured using the PsyCap scale. Spearman's rho and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data.
Sigma Membership
Omega Kappa
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Optimism, Personal Resources, Emotional Distress, New Graduate Nurses
Advisor
Maria Ojeda
Second Advisor
Margaret Harvey
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Walden University
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Jarvis-Isaac, Rita J., "Exploring relationships between psychological capital and perceived stress among newly graduated nurses" (2023). Dissertations. 1832.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1832
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None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-09-14
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30522987; ProQuest document ID: 2818529919. The author still retains copyright.