Predictors and correlates of Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Alshammari, Mohammed Hamdan; Alboliteeh, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.teln.2022.06.012

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“…Finally, a collaborative study involving pharmacy students within 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries had revealed that higher grit is associated with exercise, academic performance, and type of university among others [ 21 ]. However, the study did not investigate the dynamics between grit and resilience or burnout, which is similar to other Middle Eastern reports concerning with grit and academic performance [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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Burnout, grit and resilience among Jordanian orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

Hamdan,

Haddad,

Alshrouf

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Background Burnout is a serious issue that affects physicians more than the general population; however, those with higher levels of grit and resilience have been shown to experience lower levels of burnout. The primary aim was to determine the prevalence of burnout among Jordanian orthopedic surgeons, explore its risk factors, and investigate the relationship between burnout and grit and resilience. Methods We conducted a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study targeting a total of 180 orthopedic surgeons attending the yearly Jordanian National Orthopedic Conference (JNOC). Non-random sampling (i.e., convenience) was utilized to recruit participants. The abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory, short grit scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used. Scores were examined using the Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis H, and Spearman’s rho tests, of which results were corrected using the Bonferroni method. Results Among 135 respondents, 62.2% were specialists and 37.8% were residents. About 52.0% practiced in public hospitals. Approximately 69.0% worked for more than 50 h weekly. The prevalence of burnout among all participants was 45.2% with more frequency among residents (66.7%). Burnout and the participants’ grit and resilience showed an inverse relationship (ρ = -0.441 and ρ = -0.312, respectively). Age (ρ = 0.337), number of children (ρ = 0.245), and years of experience (ρ = 0.331) were positively correlated with grit. The median score for grit was higher in physicians who had or are having their residency outside Jordan (p < 0.001). Age (ρ = 0.233) and years of experience (ρ = 0.269) were positively correlated with resilience. Conclusion Jordanian orthopedic surgeons face significant rates of burnout. Institutional efforts should be taken to detect and prevent burnout in addition to enhancing the grit and resilience among orthopedic professionals.

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Burnout, grit and resilience among Jordanian orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

Hamdan,

Haddad,

Alshrouf

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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“…The study also found a considerable rise in stress and anxiety among Saudi nursing students based on responses to the measures utilized; however, this increase was confined and had minor or no influence on the students. In Saudi Arabia, the health ministry is prepared for the physical and psychological impacts of the pandemic on students and nonstudents due to the proactive actions of nurse educators in nursing schools (Alshammari and Alboliteeh, 2022).…”

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“…One's mental health can be said to be in good shape if they have a healthy outlook on life, a positive self-image, and a constructive attitude toward their own growth and development, as well as the mental resources necessary to overcome obstacles (THL, 2022). Many nursing students attribute their overall academic achievement to their efforts to improve their mental health and academic resilience (Alshammari and Alboliteeh, 2022).…”

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A multi-university study on the predictors of academic resilience of Saudi nursing students

Alshammari

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted an unprecedented impact on the mental health of nursing students globally, particularly due to the abrupt transition to online education. This study aims to: 1) delineate the demographic and academic profile of Saudi nursing students; 2) evaluate their academic resilience; and 3) identify predictors of academic resilience. Employing a cross-sectional approach, the research highlights the significant influence of gender and grade point average (GPA) on students' academic resilience and psychological well-being. Distinct challenges in academic motivation are evident among both male and female students, while a higher GPA correlates with increased optimism and resilience. This study underscores the enduring resilience and perseverance of nursing students in navigating the challenges posed by the pandemic, both prior to and subsequent to its onset.

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“…Based on the responses to the instruments employed, our findings indicate a considerable increase in the incidences of stress and anxiety among Saudi nursing students; however, it remained under control and had moderate or no impact on the students. The positive approaches of nurse educators in Saudi Arabia nursing schools, the availability of counseling sessions and centers on university campuses, and the health ministry's readiness for both the physical and psychological impact of the pandemic on students and non-students can all play a role (Alshammari and Alboliteeh, 2022).…”

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“…Positive mental health focuses on the importance of the individual's mental resources (e.g., the ability to overcome adversities), opportunities to influence their own life, optimism and a sense of control over their own life, satisfying social relationships, and a positive self-image and positive attitude to their personal development. Students in the nursing field often find that strengthening their mental health and academic resilience is the most critical factor in their overall academic success (Alshammari and Alboliteeh, 2022).…”

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Saudi nursing students’ academic resilience and positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alshammari

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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This manuscript addresses the understudied area of academic resilience and positive mental health among Saudi Arabian nursing students. The aim was to elucidate the relationship and predictive factors between demographic characteristics and both academic resilience and positive mental health in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional methodology, the study collected data from 1413 nursing students from four government universities in Saudi Arabia using two self-report instruments. Analytical methods included Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis. Results showed that gender and grade point average (GPA) were weakly correlated with students' academic resilience and positive mental health. Notably, these factors were significant predictors of academic resilience and mental well-being in this cohort. The research highlights gender and GPA as critical factors influencing nursing students' ability to cope with academic challenges, potentially extending beyond the pandemic period. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics that shape nursing students' academic and psychological resilience during unprecedented times.

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Predictors and correlates of Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

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Burnout, grit and resilience among Jordanian orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

Burnout, grit and resilience among Jordanian orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

A multi-university study on the predictors of academic resilience of Saudi nursing students

Saudi nursing students’ academic resilience and positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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