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This dissertation proposal aims to examine the relationship between fixed night shift nurses and their level of hardiness using the Dispositional Resilience Scale (DRS-15). The study focuses on nurses working in acute care settings, categorized into four groups based on years of night shift experience: 0-2 years, 3-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10+ years.
The research employs a cross-sectional quantitative design, utilizing an online survey comprising demographic questions and the DRS-15. The theoretical framework is the society-to-cells resilience theory, which integrates multiple levels of analysis to understand human development and resilience.
The study has two primary aims:
1. Determine the level of hardiness in fixed night shift nurses across the four experience groups using the DRS-15.
2. Evaluate the levels of the three components of hardiness (commitment, control, and challenge) in night shift nurses.
Statistical analyses will include descriptive statistics, Pearson's r correlation, one-way ANOVA, and logistic regression models. The research hypothesizes that nurses working fixed night shifts for over 10 years will score higher on the DRS-15 hardiness scale compared to those with less experience. Additionally, it proposes that night shift nurses will score highest on the challenge component of hardiness, compared to commitment and control.
The study addresses several gaps in the literature, including the lack of research on nurses' tenure in night shift work, limited exploration of positive perceptions of night shift work, and insufficient knowledge about hardiness in career night shift nurses. By focusing on fixed night shift nurses and their levels of hardiness over time, this research aims to provide insights into shift work tolerance and adaptation.
The findings from this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of hardiness in night shift nurses, potentially informing strategies for nurse retention, improving work environments, and developing targeted interventions to enhance nurses' resilience. This knowledge could be crucial for healthcare systems in identifying individuals who might thrive in night shift environments and in fostering resources to support night shift nurses' well-being and performance
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References:
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Saksvik-Lehouillier, I., Bjorvatn, B., Magerøy, N., & Pallesen, S. (2016). Hardiness, psychosocial factors and shift work tolerance among nurses - a 2-year follow-up study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(8), 1800-1812. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12951
Sharif Nia, H., Froelicher, E. S., Hosseini, L., & Ashghali Farahani, M. (2022). Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of Hardiness Scales: A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 840187. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.840187
Bartone, P. T., McDonald, K., & Hansma, B. J. (2022). Hardiness and burnout in adult U.S. workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64(5), 397-402. https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002448
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Non-member
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Night Shift Nurses, Hardiness, Acute Care Settings
Recommended Citation
Brunson, Megan, "Quantitative Analysis of Hardiness Within Night Shift Nurses: A Survey-Based Study" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 103.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2025/presentations_2025/103
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Quantitative Analysis of Hardiness Within Night Shift Nurses: A Survey-Based Study
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
This dissertation proposal aims to examine the relationship between fixed night shift nurses and their level of hardiness using the Dispositional Resilience Scale (DRS-15). The study focuses on nurses working in acute care settings, categorized into four groups based on years of night shift experience: 0-2 years, 3-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10+ years.
The research employs a cross-sectional quantitative design, utilizing an online survey comprising demographic questions and the DRS-15. The theoretical framework is the society-to-cells resilience theory, which integrates multiple levels of analysis to understand human development and resilience.
The study has two primary aims:
1. Determine the level of hardiness in fixed night shift nurses across the four experience groups using the DRS-15.
2. Evaluate the levels of the three components of hardiness (commitment, control, and challenge) in night shift nurses.
Statistical analyses will include descriptive statistics, Pearson's r correlation, one-way ANOVA, and logistic regression models. The research hypothesizes that nurses working fixed night shifts for over 10 years will score higher on the DRS-15 hardiness scale compared to those with less experience. Additionally, it proposes that night shift nurses will score highest on the challenge component of hardiness, compared to commitment and control.
The study addresses several gaps in the literature, including the lack of research on nurses' tenure in night shift work, limited exploration of positive perceptions of night shift work, and insufficient knowledge about hardiness in career night shift nurses. By focusing on fixed night shift nurses and their levels of hardiness over time, this research aims to provide insights into shift work tolerance and adaptation.
The findings from this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of hardiness in night shift nurses, potentially informing strategies for nurse retention, improving work environments, and developing targeted interventions to enhance nurses' resilience. This knowledge could be crucial for healthcare systems in identifying individuals who might thrive in night shift environments and in fostering resources to support night shift nurses' well-being and performance
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This presentation examines hardiness in fixed night shift nurses using the DRS-15 scale. It focuses on nurses with varying night shift experience in acute care, aiming to determine hardiness levels and evaluate its components. The study addresses gaps in understanding nurse tenure, positive night shift perceptions, and hardiness in career night nurses. Findings may inform nurse retention strategies and resilience interventions.