J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2023 Aug;30(3):357-370. 10.7739/jkafn.2023.30.3.357.

Development and Evaluation of Passion Continuation Program based on GRIT Theory for Nurses in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Non-Randomized Experimental Study

• Lee DY
• Je NJ
• Kim YJ
• Jang C
• Kim HJ

• KMID: 2545482
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2023.30.3.357

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to examine the effects of a GRIT theory-based program on GRIT, emotional labor, and job crafting among nurses at nursing hospitals.
Methods
The program was developed based on GRIT theory and designed for nurses at nursing hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. To test the effects of the program on GRIT, emotional labor, and job crafting, the study was conducted as a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. From April 25 to May 22, 2022, a total of 40 nurses in nursing hospitals participated in the program for 25 minutes per session, twice a week for 4 weeks. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0.
Results
The program increased GRIT (F=8.55, p=.006) and job crafting (F=13.48, p=.002) among nurses at nursing hospitals, but had no significant effect on the level of emotional labor (F=0.64, p=.427).
Conclusion
The GRIT theory-based program analyzed in this study was effective in enhancing GRIT and job crafting of nurses at nursing hospitals and is expected to have a positive influence on nurses' active and passionate working environment.

Keyword

COVID-19; Emotions; Job Satisfaction; Nurses; Pandemics