Mediating Effects of Happiness between Gratitude Disposition and Psychological Well-being among Clinical Nurses

Author: Ji-Ah SONG ¹ ; Hyejin YANG
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1. Assistant Professor,College of Nursing Science, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
Publication Type:Original Articles
From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing 2022;29(2):227-236
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Purpose:This study was conducted to identify the mediating effect of happiness on the relationship between gratitude disposition and psychological well-being among nurses working at general hospitals.
Methods:The participants were 200 nurses working at general hospitals. A structured questionnaire was administered, and data were collected from November 20, 2020 to December 10, 2020. Data were analyzed using hierarchical linear regression with SPSS for Windows 25.0.
Results:Gratitude disposition (β=.62, p<.001) and happiness (β=.66, p<.001) were identified as significant predictors of the psychological well-being of clinical nurses. These variables explained 64% of the variance in nurse’s psychological well-being. Moreover, happiness had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between gratitude disposition and psychological well-being.
Conclusion:In order to improve the psychological well-being of clinical nurses, an emotion management program related to gratitude disposition and happiness should be developed and provided.