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The Influence of Learning Agility, Grit, and Positive Psychological Capital on the Performance of Clinical Nurses

임상간호사의 학습민첩성, 그릿, 긍정심리자본이 간호업무성과에 미치는 영향

  • Park, Chang Seung (Devision of Nursing, Cheju Halla University) ;
  • Lee, Insook (Department of Nursing, Changwon National University)
  • 박창승 (제주한라대학교 간호학부) ;
  • 이인숙 (국립창원대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2024.04.15
  • Accepted : 2024.07.29
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The goals of this study were to identify the relationships among learning agility, grit, positive psychological capital, and nursing performance and to determine the impact of these factors on clinical nursing performance. Methods: Between November and December 2021, a descriptive survey design was conducted with a convenience sample of 260 clinical nurse participants from two regional hospitals. Data were collected using the Learning Agility Scale, Grit Scale, Psychological Capital Questionnaire, and the Nursing Performance Scale. Data from 248 nurses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS 27.0. Results: Results revealed significant positive correlations between nursing performance and learning agility, grit, and positive psychological capital. Stepwise multiple regression analysis identified positive psychological capital as the strongest predictor of nursing performance, followed by work experience, learning agility, grit, and educational level. These variables accounted for 51% of the variance in nursing performance. Conclusion: This study underscored the importance of positive psychological capital, learning agility, and grit in improving nursing performance. Healthcare organizations should prioritize the development of these attributes among nurses. Implementing strategies to enhance these factors in nursing practice and education could improve nursing performance, potentially resulting in better patient outcomes and increased job satisfaction. Future research should explore specific interventions to cultivate these qualities and assess their long-term impact on nursing practice.

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이 논문은 2023~2024년도 창원대학교 자율연구과제 연구비 지원으로 수행된 연구결과임.

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