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Psychological Vulnerability and Professional Self-Concept in Clinical Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Klinik Hemşirelerde Psikolojik Kırılganlık ve Mesleki Benlik Kavramı: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Nihan Altan Sarıkaya(TRAKYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, HEMŞİRELİK BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-3678-6186
Nafiye Güzel(TRAKYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0006-5143-445X
Pages
137–148
Publication Date
2025-04-30
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Conclusions and Recommendations: The results showed that as the psychological vulnerability of the nurses increased, their professional self-concept and professional satisfaction decreased.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the psychological vulnerability levels of nurses working in the clinic and their professional self-concepts.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted with 276 nurses working in the clinics of a research and practice hospital.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusions and Recommendations: The results showed that as the psychological vulnerability of the nurses increased, their professional self-concept and professional satisfaction decreased.
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⚙️Variables:Benlik · Hemşire · Profesyonel Benlik

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Aim: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the psychological vulnerability levels of nurses working in the clinic and their professional self-concepts. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted with 276 nurses working in the clinics of a research and practice hospital. Research data were collected with an introductory information form, the Psychological Vulnerability Scale, and the Professional Self-Concepts Scale for Clinical Nurses. Results: It was determined that the psychological vulnerability levels of the nurses working in the clinic affected their professional self-concepts and professional satisfaction levels negatively and significantly (p<0.05). Conclusions and Recommendations: The results showed that as the psychological vulnerability of the nurses increased, their professional self-concept and professional satisfaction decreased. It is recommended to develop strategies that increase the autonomy of nurses by determining their needs for success and environmental approval resources.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, klinikte çalışan hemşirelerin psikolojik kırılganlık düzeyleri ile mesleki benlik kavramları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Kesitsel tipte olan araştırma, bir araştırma ve uygulama hastanesi kliniklerinde çalışan 276 hemşire ile gerçekleştirildi. Araştırma verileri, tanıtıcı bilgi formu, Psikolojik Kırılganlık Ölçeği ve Klinik Hemşireler için Profesyonel Benlik Kavramları Ölçeği ile toplandı. Bulgular: Klinikte çalışan hemşirelerin psikolojik kırılganlık düzeyleri, profesyonel benlik düzeylerini ve mesleki memnuniyet düzeylerini negatif yönlü ve anlamlı olarak etkilediği belirlendi (p<0,05). Sonuç ve Öneriler: Sonuçlar, hemşirelerin psikolojik kırılganlıkları arttıkça profesyonel benlik düzeylerinin ve mesleki memnuniyetlerinin azaldığını göstermiştir. Hemşirelerin başarı ve çevresel onay kaynaklarına olan ihtiyaçlarının belirlenerek otonomilerinin artırılmasını sağlayan stratejilerin geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.

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Sarıkaya, N. A., Güzel, N. (2025). Psychological Vulnerability and Professional Self-Concept in Clinical Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1, 137–148. https://doi.org/10.47115/jshs.1548445

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