Development and psychometric testing of the psychological capital questionnaire for nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological capital (PsyCap) is a positive internal resource for individuals, playing a crucial role in mental health. Evaluating nurses' psychological capital is important for understanding their mental well-being, as they face unique occupational stressors. However, existing PsyCap questionnaires are developed for various other professions such as enterprise employees, teachers, patients, teenagers, and civil servants, making them less suitable for the nursing profession. The main aim of this study is to develop and validate a Psychological Capital Questionnaire specifically tailored to the nursing occupation in Chinese clinical settings.

Methods

This is a multi-stage, cross-sectional study conducted between March 2022 and May 2023. Preliminary items of the sc

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667934 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature