Psychosocial Factors Associated With Depressive Symptoms Among University Hospital Nurses
10.22802/jksbtp.2026.32.1.26
- Author:
Seung-Gon KIM
1
;
Eun Hyun SEO
;
Young Joon AHN
;
Hyung-Jun YOON
Author Information
1. Departments of Psychiatry, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:
Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry
2026;32(1):26-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among hospital nurses and their associations with psychosocial and job-related factors.
Methods:A total of 515 nurses at one university hospital participated in this study. Data on demographics, job-related factors, burnout, social conflict, happiness, and ego-resiliency were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the depressive subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, with scores of 8 or higher indicating their presence. Demographics, job-related, and psychosocial factors were compared based on the presence of depressive symptoms. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms. In addition, the mediating effect of ego-resiliency on the relationship between burnout and depressive symptoms was examined.
Results:A total of 226 participants (43.9%) were identified as having depressive symptoms. Happiness was associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms, whereas burnout and social conflict were associated with a higher risk. Furthermore, ego-resiliency showed a significant mediating effect on the relationship between burnout and depressive symptoms. Being a basic or charge nurse; experiencing job dissatisfaction; being exposed to higher levels of burnout and social conflict; and having lower levels of happiness and ego-resiliency were significantly correlated with depressive symptoms.
Conclusions:Our findings suggest that intervention strategies aimed at enhancing happiness and ego-resiliency while reducing burnout and social conflict may help prevent and manage depressive symptoms among hospital nurses.
