The mediating role of optimism and resilience on emotional distress in infertility: an integrative literature review

Santa-Cruz, Diana; Chamorro, Soledad; García-Velasco, Juan A.

doi:10.28933/ijprr-2019-09-2105

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“…This is supported by the opinion of previous research, which stated that individuals with low optimism are at risk for poor mental health in the long term (Mangestuti et al, 2020). The control possessed by individuals in the absence of optimism tends not to be able to help individuals survive difficult periods (Roellyana & Listiyandini, 2016;Santa-Cruz et al, 2019). Low optimism also triggers a cycle of grief including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and a worsening quality of life.…”

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confidence: 68%

The Contribution of Optimism to Resilience in Employees Experiencing Termination of Employment

Tanjung

Huwae

2023

JPAI

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The problems that arise from the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted all aspects of human life, one of which is termination of employment. Termination of employment is something that is feared by all workers. There are varied reactions given by both employees and the environment. There were employees who can be resilient and accept the situation they are in, on the other side there were employees who did not accept their situation and have difficulty facing various obstacles because of the loss of self-optimism. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the contribution of optimism to the resilience of employees who experienced termination of employment. This research used quantitative method with a simple regression design. The participants of this study involved 40 people using incidental sampling technique. The measurement of this research used an optimism scale and a resilience scale. Data analysis for testing the research hypothesis uses a simple regression test. The results showed that optimism had no effect on the resilience of employees who experienced termination of employment with a t value of 1.320 < t table of 1.685. This indicates that optimism is not a factor that triggers individuals to be resilient from bad situations due to experiencing layoffs.

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confidence: 68%

The Contribution of Optimism to Resilience in Employees Experiencing Termination of Employment

Tanjung

Huwae

2023

JPAI

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“…In the present research, we found that although women perceived an overall negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their fertility treatment and experienced various negative emotions as a result, women who were higher in trait optimism had fewer negative perceptions and emotions. Although trait optimism has previously been associated with less distress in women with fertility problems (e.g., [ 25 ]), this is the first study to show that optimism is associated with less distress in the crux of an additional novel stressor, including one that has threatened access to treatment. Future research should examine questions such as whether trait optimism is associated with better responses to treatment following the pandemic or how clinicians can cultivate optimism with their patients during novel stressful times.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…In the area of pregnancy and fertility, trait optimism has similarly been found to be helpful when experiencing stressful feelings (e.g., [ 23 ]). In women dealing with fertility problems, at least two reviews of the literature have highlighted trait optimism as an important factor that can reduce high distress (e.g., [ 24 , 25 ]). Higher optimism has also been associated with less anxiety when women with fertility problems undergo treatment that ultimately fails [ 4 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…We also assessed women’s overall stress and depressive symptoms. Given that trait optimism has previously been connected to lower distress in women with fertility problems (e.g., [ 24 , 25 ]), we tested whether trait optimism in these women is associated with less negative perceptions and better psychological health. Specifically, we tested the questions, are women who are higher in trait optimism perceiving the pandemic less negatively and less distressed about its impact?…”

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Perceptions of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Women with Infertility: Correlations with Dispositional Optimism

Dillard

Weber

Chassee³

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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People who are more optimistic may experience better psychological health during stressful times. The present study examined the perceptions and emotions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic among American women who were experiencing fertility problems. We tested if dispositional optimism in these women was associated with less negative perceptions and emotions. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of patients from a single private infertility and reproductive clinic in an urban area in the Midwest, United States. Women, age 18 or older, primarily White and educated, who presented for an appointment to the clinic were invited to participate in an email-based survey. Respondents (N = 304) reported their perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fertility treatment, emotions associated with this impact, and perceived stress and depressive symptoms. They also completed measures of dispositional optimism and expectations for a future pregnancy. Findings indicated that women perceived an overall negative impact of the pandemic on their treatment plans, which was associated with more negative emotions, lower expectations of future pregnancy, and greater stress and depressive symptoms during the pandemic. However, further correlational analyses revealed that being higher in trait optimism was associated with perceiving a less negative impact of the pandemic, experiencing fewer negative emotions, and less overall stress and depressive symptoms. Although women with fertility problems have perceived the pandemic as negative and disruptive, those who are higher in optimism may be less affected.

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“…On the other hand, a patient under fertility treatment without impaired resilience has a high probability of not demonstrating “Renewed elevation of distress” or “Low self‐esteem.” The inability to conceive has been described to be deeply rooted in social standards of parenthood inducing a sense of incomplete womanhood and manhood if an individual cannot generate their own offspring (Romeiro et al., 2017; Romeiro & Caldeira, 2019). Evidence has suggested that in efforts of the couples to have a child, psychological distress and spiritual distress are triggered with resilience playing a key role in mediating emotional and spiritual processes in individuals facing infertility (Li et al., ;2019 Romeiro et al., 2017; Santa‐Cruz et al., 2019).…”

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“Impaired Resilience (00210)” in patients under fertility treatment: Clinical validation study

Romeiro

Caldeira

Lopes

2022

Int J of Nursing Knowl

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Purpose The aim of this study was a clinical validation of the NANDA‐I nursing diagnosis “Impaired Resilience (00210)” in people under fertility treatment and determination of the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the defining characteristics. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted between September 2019 and June 2020. A total of 104 patients were recruited through fertility‐related websites, and they answered an online questionnaire after giving informed consent. The Rasch model was used for statistical analysis. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee. Findings The “Impaired Resilience (00210)” had a prevalence of 15.4% in the sample, and seven defining characteristics confirmed as representative are “decreased interest in vocational activities,” “depression,” “impaired health status,” “ineffective coping strategies,” “low self‐esteem,” “renewed elevation of distress,” and “social isolation.” No item showed differential item functioning. “Renewed elevation of distress” and “low self‐esteem” were the most sensitive defining characteristics and had the highest negative predictive value. “Shame” was the most specific one. Conclusions The nursing diagnosis “Impaired Resilience (00210)” was validated, and results may improve its accuracy in people going through fertility treatment. Implications for nursing practice This paper contributes by raising knowledge regarding NANDA‐I nursing diagnosis and enhancing the quality of nurses’ critical judgment and clinical reasoning. A more effective assessment will allow early recognition of patients struggling with adversity during fertility treatment and enhance a nursing resilience approach in the reproductive field.

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The mediating role of optimism and resilience on emotional distress in infertility: an integrative literature review

Cited by 5 publications

References 67 publications

The Contribution of Optimism to Resilience in Employees Experiencing Termination of Employment

The Contribution of Optimism to Resilience in Employees Experiencing Termination of Employment

Perceptions of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Women with Infertility: Correlations with Dispositional Optimism

“Impaired Resilience (00210)” in patients under fertility treatment: Clinical validation study

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