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Assessment of Occupational Hardiness and Its Associated Demographic Factors Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals in Tehran
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Hamid Ojagh1   , Zahra Farsi *2  , Faeze Baniyaghoobi3 |
1- Nursing School, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & -
2- Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Aja University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran & Professor, Ph.D. Nursing Department, Nursing School, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Instructor,Military Nursing Department, Nursing School, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (16 Views) |
introduction: Occupational hardiness is a key psychological resource that enables nurses to cope with work-related stressors. Given their specific duties and workplace demands, evaluating the level of occupational hardiness among nurses can contribute to more effective managerial planning and workforce support.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of occupational hardiness and its related factors among nurses working in selected hospitals of Tehran.
Material and Methods: This descriptive–analytical (cross-sectional) study was conducted in 2023–2024. A total of 300 nurses employed in selected hospitals of Tehran were recruited through quota sampling. Data were collected using a demographic and occupational characteristics questionnaire and the Moreno-James Occupational Hardiness Scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24 at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The mean age, work experience, and monthly working hours of the participants were 35.05±6.94 years, 15.40±7.92 years, and 181.16±50.26 hours, respectively. Most participants were female (53%), married (73%), and held a bachelor’s degree (87.3%). The mean occupational hardiness score was 62.01±9.65, indicating a relatively high level of hardiness. The mean subscale scores for control, challenge, and commitment were 18.26±3.43, 22.24±3.52, and 21.50±3.89, respectively. No statistically significant relationship was found between occupational hardiness and nurses’ demographic or occupational variables (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: Considering the relatively high level of occupational hardiness among the participating nurses and its lack of association with individual and occupational characteristics, it appears that occupational hardiness may be influenced more by workplace conditions and organizational demands. Future research is recommended to explore these contextual factors in greater depth.
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| Keywords: Nurses, Nursing, Occupational Hardiness |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Health in disasters and emergencies
Received: 2026/01/1 | Revised: 2026/02/3 | Accepted: 2026/02/3 | Published: 2026/09/30
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