The relationship between cognitive flexibility and happiness among nurses

Polat, Şehrinaz; Doğrusöz, Leyla Afşar; Yeşil, Aslı

doi:10.1111/ppc.13134

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“…There are many studies in the literature examining the effect of cognitive flexibility on happiness [3], [19], [21], [13], [17], [20], [2], [14], [15].…”

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The Effect of Flexibility and Problem Type on Creativity, Time Management, and Happiness

2023

Proceeding Book of 3rd International Conference on Scientific and Academic Research ICSAR 2023

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Cognitive flexibility denotes an individual's cognitive capacity to adapt mental processes and navigate diverse situations. Time management signifies the effective and efficient use of an individual's time. Happiness encompasses a combination of positive emotions and overall satisfaction. Although existing literature presents correlational and inconsistent studies regarding the relationship between cognitive flexibility and happiness, there is a lack of experimental research specifically examining the impact of cognitive flexibility on happiness. This study explores the experimental effect of cognitive flexibility on creativity, time management, and immediate happiness. Flexibility was manipulated by instructing participants to engage in either flexible or routine thinking during a brainstorming session focused on generating ideas to enhance human relationships or increase happiness. A pilot study involving 108 nursing students utilized a 2x2 ANOVA, revealing that individuals in the flexible condition and the happiness-focused condition generated fewer original ideas compared to their counterparts. Moreover, participants focused on relationships and routine thinking exhibited the highest cognitive engagement compared to other groups. Additionally, those in the flexible condition tended to face challenges in time management and reported lower levels of happiness. These research findings suggest that engaging in flexible thinking demands increased cognitive effort, which may hinder effective time management and decrease immediate happiness. Future research could involve modeling or simulations aimed at enhancing flexibility through specific exercises, enabling further examination of their effects. The implications of these findings are discussed.

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“…There are many studies in the literature examining the effect of cognitive flexibility on happiness [3], [19], [21], [13], [17], [20], [2], [14], [15].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effect of Flexibility and Problem Type on Creativity, Time Management, and Happiness

2023

Proceeding Book of 3rd International Conference on Scientific and Academic Research ICSAR 2023

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“…It has been reported that the happiness of nurses is affected by various factors such as gender, age, professional working years, marital status, physical health status, quality of life, reason for choosing nursing, salary satisfaction, workload, patient profile, interpersonal relationships, cognitive flexibility, and emotion management skills [ 15 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 32 , 33 ]. In this study, it was concluded that happiness in nurses was not affected by age, gender, years of employment, educational level, or monthly income level, but it was related to marital status, doing additional income-generating work, desire to work as a nurse abroad, satisfaction with income, the ability of income to meet needs, the value that is the most important source of happiness (health, love, and money), and the level of personal development in the last five years.…”

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Determination of nurses’ happiness, hope, future expectations, and the factors influencing them: a descriptive study that can guide policy development to prevent nurse migration*

Yanık,

Ediz

2024

BMC Nurs

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Background The happiness and hopefulness of nurses are not only known that contribute to their emotional well-being but also professional creativity, improve the quality of nursing services and organizational performance. Therefore, knowing which factors affect nurses’ mental well-being and future expectations can provide information for nursing workforce planning policies. This study was conducted to determination of Nurses’ happiness, hope, and future expectations and the factors influencing them. Method 326 nurses from 52 provinces of Turkey participated in this descriptive study. The data collection instruments included a Demographic Characteristics Form and questions from the Turkish Statistical Institute’s Life Satisfaction Survey to assess overall happiness, hope, and expectation levels. The study data was collected using an e-survey prepared through Google Forms in line with the principle of voluntarism. In the study adhered to the EQUATOR checklist for descriptive studies. Results The average scores for overall happiness, hope, and future expectations among the participating nurses were found to be 2.34 ± 0.98, 2.22 ± 0.95, and 1.26 ± 0.54, respectively. It was determined that the levels of happiness, hope, and future expectations of nurses are influenced by satisfaction with income, income’s ability to meet needs, and personal development over the last five years. Conclusion The study concluded that the overall happiness and hope levels of nurses are low, while their future expectations are at a moderate level. Satisfaction with income affects the happiness and hope levels of nurses. Three quarters of the nurses participating in the study want to work abroad. This situation may lead to a need for qualified nurses in the future.

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“…In the literature, studies related to the cognitive flexibility level of nurses are limited. 19,36 In studies conducted with nurses and nursing students, cognitive flexibility was determined at a medium level. 19,37 In the present study, as the cognitive flexibility level of nurses increased, their attitudes towards professional autonomy also increased.…”

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The effect of cognitive flexibility in nurses on attitudes to professional autonomy

Kılıç,

Uzdil,

Günaydın

2023

Nurs Ethics

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Background Professional autonomy, which directly affects the quality of professional nursing in patient care, and cognitive flexibility, which is an important factor for adaptation to change and developing nursing roles, are important concepts for nursing. Research objectives This research was carried out to determine the effect of cognitive flexibility on attitudes towards professional autonomy in nurses. Research design This was a descriptive study. Participants and research context The research was conducted with 415 nurses working in a city hospital of a province, meeting the inclusion criteria and agreeing to participate in the study. A questionnaire form, The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI), and the Attitude Toward Professional Autonomy Scale for Nurses (APASN) were used to collect data. Ethical considerations Ethical approval was obtained from the university ethics committee before starting the study. Institutional permission was obtained from the city hospital where the study was conducted. Electronic informed consent was obtained from the nurses included in the study. Findings In the study, the mean CFI score was 80.62 ± 11.55 and the mean APASN score was 70.42 ± 18.79. There was a weak positive correlation (r = 0.270; p < 0.05) between CFI and APASN scores. Moreover, the effect of the CFI mean score on the APASN mean score was found to be statistically significant (β = 0.278; p < 0.001). Furthermore, CFI explains 7.7% of APASN. Conclusion In the study, nurses’ attitudes towards professional autonomy and cognitive flexibility scores were found to be at a good level. Cognitive flexibility has a positive effect on attitudes towards professional autonomy. Interventional studies that will increase the level of cognitive flexibility are recommended in the development of nurses' attitudes towards professional autonomy.

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The relationship between cognitive flexibility and happiness among nurses

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the relationship between nurses' cognitive flexibility and happiness and the factors affecting them.

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

The Effect of Flexibility and Problem Type on Creativity, Time Management, and Happiness

The Effect of Flexibility and Problem Type on Creativity, Time Management, and Happiness

Determination of nurses’ happiness, hope, future expectations, and the factors influencing them: a descriptive study that can guide policy development to prevent nurse migration*

The effect of cognitive flexibility in nurses on attitudes to professional autonomy

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