J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2022 May;29(2):227-236. 10.7739/jkafn.2022.29.2.227.

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

• Song JA
• Yang H

• KMID: 2530210
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2022.29.2.227

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.

Keyword

Emotions; Happiness; Nurses; Personality; 감정, 행복감, 간호사, 인성