Positive psychological capital and its influencing factors among parents of children with leukemia / 四川精神卫生

BackgroundPsychological capital has a significant impact on individual post-traumatic growth and well-being. However， there is limited research on the psychological capital and its related factors among parents of children with leukemia. ObjectiveTo explore the psychological capital status of parents of children with leukemia and analyze its influencing factors， in order to provide references for formulating intervention strategies to improve the psychological capital among these parents. MethodsFrom March 2021 to April 2022， 143 parents of children diagnosed with leukemia from the Department of Pediatrics at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University was selected. The general demographic information questionnaire， Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire （PPQ）， Chinese-Posttraumatic Growth Inventory （C-PTGI） and Index of Well-being Scale （IWB） were used to investigate the participants. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of psychological capital. ResultsThe PPQ total score for parents of children with leukemia was （113.48±15.80）. The PPQ total score showed positive correlations with the scores of C-PTGI and IWB （r=0.727， 0.598， P<0.01）. The course of children's illness （β=0.136， P=0.017）， parental education level （β=0.139， P=0.012） and C-PTGI score （β=0.622， P<0.01） were influencing factors of psychological capital among these parents， collectively explaining 57.6% of the total variability. ConclusionThe level of positive psychological capital among parents of children with leukemia warrants improvement. Factors including course of the children's illness， parental education level and post-traumatic growth significantly impacted their psychological capital.［Funded by Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project for Graduate Students of Xinjiang Medical University （number， CXCY2022047）］

Study on the correlation between positive psychological capital and communication ability of phlebotomist in Beijing / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To analyze the relevant factors affecting the positive psychological capital and communication ability of phlebotomist in blood stations based on the theory of positive psychology and communication behavior, so as to provide reference for the development of professional nursing work in blood stations. 【Methods】 According to the Extensive Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire and Zeng Kai′s Blood Donor Nurses Communication Ability Evaluation Scale, an online survey was conducted by WJX (a platform providing functions equivalent to Amazon Mechanical Turk) and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS25.0. 【Results】 The average score of positive psychological capital among phlebotomists was 4.78±0.75, with four dimensions (from high to low) as optimism 5.23±1.09, hope 4.9±0.92, self-efficacy 4.57±0.88 and resilience 4.52±0.69 (P0.05). There was a positive correlation between positive psychological capital and communication ability of phlebotomists(P<0.01). The academic qualifications, professional titles, training frequency and knowledge of self-perception are the factors affecting the positive psychological capital and communication ability of phlebotomists.. 【Conclusion】 Managers in blood collection and supply institutions should encourge phlebotomists to study, think and practice initiatively, and conduct education and training on psychological and professional quality of phlebotomists continuously.

Influence of compassion fatigue, psychological stress and positive psychological capital on overall happiness of firefighters / 中国职业医学

Objective: To study the relationship between compassion fatigue and overall happiness among firefighters, and the mediating role of psychological stress and positive psychological capital. Methods: A total of 894 firefighters in Shandong Province were selected as the research subjects using purposive sampling method. Questionnaires including the Professional Quality of Life Scale, the Military Psychological Stress Self-Assessment Scale, the Positive Psychological Capital Scale, and the Overall Happiness Scale were used for data collection. Results: The scores of compassion fatigue, psychological stress, positive psychological capital and overall happiness among firefighters were (40.1±13.5), (13.9±3.9), (133.0±26.4) and (84.9±15.2), respectively. There were correlations between compassion fatigue, psychological stress, positive psychological capital and overall happiness (all P<0.01). Psychological stress partially mediated the relationship between compassion fatigue and overall happiness, and the mediating effect accounted for 27.0% of the total effect. Positive psychological capital moderated the front half path and the direct path between compassion fatigue and overall happiness (all P<0.01). Conclusion: Compassion fatigue can directly or indirectly affect the firefighters' overall happiness. Psychological stress plays a partial mediating role and positive psychological capital plays a moderating role between compassion fatigue and overall happiness.

The effects of short video app-guided loving-kindness meditation on college students' mindfulness, self-compassion, positive psychological capital, and suicide ideation

Abstract Objective The study investigated the effects of a short video app guided loving-kindness meditation (LKM) on college students' mindfulness, self-compassion, positive psychological capital, and suicide ideation. The purpose of the study is to investigate the intervention effect of LKM training on suicidal ideation among college students with the help of the short video application and to provide an empirical basis for the exploration of early suicide intervention strategies for college students. Methods We recruited 80 college students from a university in China. The final 74 eligible participants were divided into two groups: app use group (n = 37) and the control group (n = 37). The app group accepted an 8-week app use interference, while the control group underwent no interference. We measured four major variable factors (mindfulness, self-compassion, positive psychological capital, and suicide ideation) before and after the app use intervention. Results In the app group, self-compassion and positive psychological capital were significantly higher, and suicide ideation was significantly lower than the control group. In the control group, there were no noticeable differences in any of the four variables between the pre-test and post-test. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that the short video app guided LKM may help to improve self-compassion, and positive psychological capital, and reduce suicide ideation. The finding of the short video app-guided LKM's effect extends our understanding of the integrative effects of positive psychology and digital media on the reduction of suicide ideation.

Analysis of the status quo of self-perception and its influencing factors in Changsha elderly / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the self-perceived aging status of the elderly in Changsha and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:From July to August in 2020, the convenient sampling method was used to select 402 elderly people in Changsha as the research object, the general data questionnaire, the elderly self-perceived aging questionnaire, the family care questionnaire and the positive psychological capital questionnaire were used to investigate them. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of self-perceived aging after logarithmic transformation.Results:The total score of self-perceived aging of the elderly was 109.00(102.00, 112.00), the total score of family care was 5.00(3.00, 8.00) and the total score of psychological capital was 80.00(66.00, 87.25). Regression analysis showed that the gender, educational level, age, the forms of health care, quarrels in family relationships, children visit frequency and the degree of family care were the important factors affecting the self-perceived aging of the elderly( P<0.05). Conclusions:The self-perceived aging level of the elderly is at a medium level, it is suggested that relevant departments take comprehensive measures to create positive self-aging environment.

Analysis of Influencing Factors of Perceived Stress among Frontline Nurses under the Background of COVID-19 / 中国医学伦理学

To explore the influencing factors of perceived stress among frontline nurses during COVID-19, and the role of positive psychological capital in anxiety sensitivity and stress perception, so as to provide evidence for reducing the perceived stress of frontline nurses. From December 2021 to January 2022, 475 frontline nurses from 8 hospitals in X city were investigated by general data questionnaire, positive psychological capital, anxiety sensitivity index and perceived stress scale. The results showed that there were significant differences in nurses’ perceived stress in age, working years, professional title and salary. Perceived stress was positively correlated with anxiety sensitivity, negatively correlated with positive psychological capital, and anxiety sensitivity was negatively correlated with positive psychological capital. Anxiety sensitivity can not only directly predict perceived stress, but also negatively affect perceived stress through positive psychological capital. Therefore, during the epidemic prevention and control in COVID-19, nurses can obtain effective stress coping strategies by strengthening their positive psychological capital, thus reducing their anxiety and perceived stress, and better providing high-quality nursing services for patients.

Role model education in improving professional identity and positive psychological capital for male nursing students: a pre- and post-intervention study / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To develop a role model education intervention model for male nursing students, and to explore the effect of role model education on male nursing students′ professional identity and positive psychological capital.Methods:A total of 60 male nursing freshmen were recruited and randomly assigned to the control group (n=30) and the experimental group (n=30) according to a 1:1 ratio. The control group only accepted the school′s routine teaching tasks and other campus activities. The experimental group received 6-week model education intervention on the basis of the control group once a week. Nursing students′ Professional Identity Questionnaire and Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire were used for assessment at the time of enrollment and after intervention.Results:Male nursing students' professional identity (50.25±11.19) and positive psychological capital (114.68±29.08) were generally not high. After intervention, the scores of occupational self-concept, retention benefits and resignation risks, social persuasiveness and total score in the experimental group were 22.64±5.19,14.29±2.69,8.00±1.89,64.18±12.15, higher than those of the control group (20.07±3.16, 12.93±1.76, 6.86±1.24, 57.68±6.66), and the difference was statistically significant ( t value was 2.23-2.68, P<0.05). Conclusions:Role model education intervention has a good effect in promoting professional identity and positive psychological capital of male nursing students.

El Capital Psicológico Positivo y su Relación con Comportamientos Discrecionales en Trabajadores de Lima, Perú / Positive Psychological Capital and its Relation to Discretional Behaviors of Workers in Lima, Peru / O Capital Psicológico Positivo e a sua Relação com Comportamentos Discricionários em Trabalhadores de Lima, Peru

Resumen Se evaluó la relación existente entre el capital psicológico positivo, las conductas de ciudadanía organizacional y las conductas contraproducentes de trabajo a través de un estudio transversal correlacional. Para esto se contó con una muestra de 137 trabajadores de diversas organizaciones de Lima, con una edad entre los 21 y los 63 años (M=36.51; DE=9.71). Los resultados mostraron relaciones directas entre el capital psicológico y las conductas de ciudadanía organizacional, así como relaciones inversas entre el capital psicológico y las conductas contraproducentes de trabajo. Además, se encontraron diferencias dentro de las variables a nivel de edad y experiencia laboral total. Los resultados aportan evidencia acerca de la importancia del desarrollo del capital psicológico dentro de las organizaciones para la generación de conductas deseables en el entorno de trabajo. Las limitaciones y recomendaciones son incluidas al final del estudio.

Abstract The study evaluated the relation among positive psychological capital, organizational citizenship behaviors, and counterproductive work behaviors, through a cross-section correlational study of a sample of 137 workers aged 21 to 63 (M =36.51; DE =9.71), from different companies in Lima. Results showed direct relations between psychological capital and organizational citizenship behaviors, as well as inverse relations between psychological capital and counterproductive work behaviors. Also, differences were found within the variables of age and total work experience. These findings contribute evidence regarding the importance of the development of psychological capital within organizations, in order to foster desirable behaviors in the workplace. The final section of the study includes limitations and recommendations.

Resumo A relação existente entre o capital psicológico positivo, os comportamentos de cidadania organizacional e os comportamentos de trabalho contraproducentes foi avaliada através de um estudo transversal correlacional. Nesse sentido, contamos com uma amostra de 137 trabalhadores de diversas organizações de Lima, com idade entre 21 e 63 anos (M = 36,51; DE =9,71). Os resultados mostraram relações diretas entre capital psicológico e comportamentos de cidadania organizacional, bem como relações inversas entre capital psicológico e comportamentos de trabalho contraproducentes. Além disso, foram encontradas diferenças dentro das variáveis em nível de idade e experiência total de trabalho. Os resultados fornecem evidências sobre a importância do desenvolvimento do capital psicológico dentro das organizações para a geração de comportamentos desejáveis no ambiente de trabalho. As limitações e recomendações estão incluídas no final do estudo.

Effect of Job Stress, Emotional Labor, and Positive Psychological Capital on the Job Satisfaction of Physician Assistants / 산업간호학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of job stress, emotional labor, and positive psychological capital on the job satisfaction of physician assistants (PAs). METHODS: The sample consisted of 166 PAs working in general hospitals in B city, Y city, and C city. Data were analyzed through the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program using t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. RESULTS: The factors of job stress (β=−.488, p<.001), positive psychological capital (β=.188, p=.004), and total clinical career (β=−.147, p=.014) had the greatest influence on the level of job satisfaction experienced by the PAs. The total explanatory power was 49.9%. CONCLUSION: It was found that job stress, positive psychological capital, and total clinical career were influencing factors in the job satisfaction of PAs. Therefore, to improve their job satisfaction, it is necessary to develop strategies to manage the job stress experienced by PAs, and to strengthen and develop positive psychological capital.

The Impact of Organizational Commitment and Positive Psychological Capital on Job Embeddedness of Nurses in Trauma Centers / 간호행정학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting job embeddedness of nurses in trauma centers. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires completed by 140 nurses in three regional trauma centers in Korea. Data were collected from July 15 to September 10, 2017, and analyzed using SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. RESULTS: The mean score of organizational commitment was 3.65±0.75, positive psychological capital was 3.00±0.45, and job embeddedness was 3.00±0.45. The organizational commitment showed a significant positive correlation with positive psychological capital (r=.36, p<.001) and job embeddedness (r=.60, p<.001), and positive psychological capital also showed a significant positive correlation with job embeddedness (r=.74, p<.001). The factors affecting job embeddedness of nurses in trauma centers were positive psychological capital (β=.61, p<.001), organizational commitment (β=.38, p<.001), and marital status (β=-.14, p=.017). CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that to enhance job embeddedness, it is necessary to develop education and programs to strengthen organizational commitment and positive psychological capital of nurses in trauma centers. In addition, for unmarried nurses, interest and consideration are needed to enhance job embeddedness and to reduce turnover.