The Relationship of Happiness and Social Health with Psychological Well-Being of Nurses in the Western Region of Mazandaran Province
Subject Areas : nursing Management
Khadijeh Hatamipour
1
,
Hoora Nabizadeh
2
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1 - Department of Nursing., To.C., Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
2 - Department of Psychology., To.C., Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
Keywords: Happiness, Social Health, Psychological Well-being, Nurse,
Abstract :
Background and Aim: Nurses, due to the nature of their job, are exposed to psychological pressures, occupational burnout, and continuous interaction with patients and their families. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between happiness, social health, and psychological well-being among nurses in the western region of Mazandaran Province. Materials and Methods: The research method employed a descriptive-correlational approach, and the statistical population consisted of all nurses in the west region of Mazandaran Province in 2025, comprising 297 individuals. The sample size was determined using Cochran's table, resulting in 168 nurses who were selected through random sampling. They were assessed using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Argyle & Lu, 1989), the Keyes Social Well-being Questionnaire (KSWBQ, 2007), and Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (1989), all of which have appropriate validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression methods via SPSS software. Results: The results indicated a significant positive relationship (p < 0.001) between happiness and social health with psychological well-being among nurses in the western region of Mazandaran. Furthermore, happiness and social health were predictors of nurses' psychological well-being. Among the happiness components, social coherence (0.379), and among the social health components, positive affect (0.448) had the greatest impact on psychological well-being. Conclusion: It can be concluded that enhancing happiness and improving social health indicators in nurses' work environment can play an important role in increasing their psychological well-being. Therefore, health policymakers and hospital managers can improve nurses' mental conditions and job quality of life by creating supportive work environments, welfare programs, and strengthening positive social relationships
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