Nurses' self-esteem, self-compassion and psychological resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

Article Neurosciences

Social belonging, compassion, and kindness: Key ingredients for fostering resilience, recovery, and growth from the COVID-19 pandemic

George M. Slavich et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, strategies such as cultivating social belonging, practicing compassion, and engaging in kindness can help promote recovery, growth, and resilience, while reducing anxiety, stress, and depression.

ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING (2022)

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Review Psychology, Social

Self-esteem development and life events: A review and integrative process framework

Anne K. Reitz

Summary: Self-esteem is an individual characteristic that has significant impacts on people's lives. Recent research has found normative changes and individual differences in self-esteem across the lifespan. This article provides an overview of the current state of research on self-esteem development, reviewing different change indicators and exploring the responses and psychological mechanisms of self-esteem to life events.

SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY COMPASS (2022)

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Article Nursing

Psychometric Properties of the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form: Study of Its Role as a Protector of Spanish Nurses Professional Quality of Life and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cristina Lluch-Sanz et al.

Summary: Self-compassion, represented by compassion turned inward, plays an essential role in promoting nurses' professional quality of life and well-being. This study provides evidence of the psychometric properties of the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF) in Spanish nurses and explores its protective role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NURSING REPORTS (2022)

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The perceived social stigma, self-esteem, and its determinants among the health care professionals working in India during COVID 19 pandemic

Rakesh Vadakkethil Radhakrishnan et al.

Medical Journal Armed Forces India (2021)

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Article Nursing

The influence of COVID-19 on the mental health of final-year nursing students: comparing the situation before and during the pandemic

Silvia Reverte-Villarroya et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of nursing students, especially those who experienced the pandemic. There is a positive correlation between pandemic situation and emotional exhaustion with mental well-being, while there is a negative correlation with sense of coherence. Therefore, universities need to prioritize the mental health of students when training nursing professionals.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Resilience of nurses in isolation wards during the COVIDx2043;19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Xiuli Ou et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, most nurses working in isolation wards had mild psychological symptoms and high levels of resilience. Among various symptoms, scores for interpersonal sensitivity, depression, hostility, and paranoid ideation were low. In addition, nurses scored higher on items related to diet and sleep conditions in their self-assessment.

PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Levels of resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID pandemic

N. J. Roberts et al.

Summary: The study found that frontline nurses working in respiratory environments during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant levels of anxiety and depression, with younger and less experienced nurses being more vulnerable. Age and years of qualification were found to be key factors influencing anxiety and depression levels among nurses. Support mechanisms and interventions need to be implemented to help all nurses, especially younger and less experienced staff, during pandemic outbreaks.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Nursing

Undergraduate nursing student academic resilience during medical surgical clinical practicum: A constructivist analysis of Taiwanese experience

LiHsiang Wang et al.

Summary: The study found that nursing students face challenges and feel pressure in their practicums; academic resilience refers to the ability to remain optimistic in the face of challenges, and overcoming ignorance through practical learning is crucial for developing academic resilience.

JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

COVID-19 Lockdown and Mental Health in a Sample Population in Spain: The Role of Self-Compassion

Maria Elena Gutierrez-Hernandez et al.

Summary: This study examined the protective factors of mental health during lockdown, finding that variables such as low levels of self-compassion, age, gender, previous physical symptoms, previous mental disorder, student status, and perceived vulnerability to disease were most commonly associated with anxiety, depression, and stress. The study also discussed the potential of increasing self-compassion as a means to promote better mental health in similar situations.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Nursing

Predicting self-compassion in UK nursing students: Relationships with resilience, engagement, motivation, and mental wellbeing

Yasuhiro Kotera et al.

Summary: Self-compassion is crucial for mental health in nursing students, and is related to resilience, engagement, motivation, and mental well-being. It is positively correlated with resilience, engagement, intrinsic motivation, and mental well-being, while negatively correlated with amotivation. Resilience and mental well-being are significant predictors of self-compassion, suggesting that incorporating a self-compassion component into existing resilience training and mental well-being practices could be beneficial for educators.

NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE (2021)

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Article Nursing

Professional quality of life, self-compassion, resilience, and empathy in healthcare professionals during COVID-19 crisis in Spain

Maria D. Ruiz-Fernandez et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 crisis in Spain, healthcare professionals' professional quality of life is influenced by empathy, resilience, and mindfulness, with empathy, resilience, and mindfulness being the main predictors of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout, respectively.

RESEARCH IN NURSING & HEALTH (2021)

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Review Nursing

Generational differences in psychological wellbeing and preventative behaviours among nursing students during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

Rebekkah Middleton et al.

Summary: This study revealed that compared to older generations, iGeneration nursing students are more prone to anxiety, rely more on social media for COVID-19 information, and express greater concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on completing their clinical placement.

CONTEMPORARY NURSE (2021)

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Article Nursing

The Role of Uncertainty in the Experiences of Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study

Heather Nelson et al.

Summary: This article examines the role of nurses in the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic through participant voices. Major themes include emotional challenges, uncertainty, and protective factors. By addressing leadership communication challenges and providing supportive factors, nurses can effectively manage the outbreak.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Nursing

Experiences of Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study

Jenna A. LoGiudice et al.

Summary: This study investigated the lived experiences and resiliency of 43 nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak using a convergent mixed methods approach. Findings revealed that nurses faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, but also demonstrated resilience and adaptability. The study emphasized the importance of understanding nurses' experiences in order to implement future safeguards for protecting their well-being.

AACN ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE (2021)

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Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Psychological Resilience of Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

Faruk Bozdag et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are at risk in terms of mental health and need to enhance their psychological resilience by improving their quality of sleep, positive emotions, and life satisfaction. Among healthcare workers, doctors have the lowest levels of psychological resilience and should be given more attention.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS (2021)

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