Effects of Resilience and Wellbeing on Stress and Depression in Nursing Interns
Author Information
Author(s): Yan Miaomiao, Zhang Lijuan, Qin Dan, Zhou Zhongtao, Wu Yigao, Hou Nuoyu, Tao Xiubin
Primary Institution: Wannan Medical College
Hypothesis
Psychological resilience mediates the relationship between perceived stress and depressive symptoms among nursing interns, with wellbeing moderating this mediation.
Conclusion
Enhancing psychological resilience and wellbeing can help reduce perceived stress and depressive symptoms in nursing interns.
Supporting Evidence
- Psychological resilience partially mediated the relationship between perceived stress and depressive symptoms.
- Wellbeing moderated the relationship between psychological resilience and depressive symptoms.
- High levels of perceived stress were associated with increased depressive symptoms.
Takeaway
This study found that nursing students who are more resilient and have better wellbeing feel less stressed and less depressed.
Methodology
A cluster sampling survey was conducted among senior nursing undergraduates, measuring perceived stress, depressive symptoms, wellbeing, and psychological resilience using validated scales.
Potential Biases
Potential self-report bias due to reliance on questionnaires.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causal relationships.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 98 males (32.8%) and 201 females (67.2%), aged between 20 and 23 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.358
Confidence Interval
95% CI (0.065, 0.162)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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