Relationship between anxiety levels and coping strategies among entry-level nurses in Dumaguete City : a descriptive correlational study /
Albito, Riza Deb C.,
Relationship between anxiety levels and coping strategies among entry-level nurses in Dumaguete City : a descriptive correlational study / by Riza Deb C. Albito, Richard M. Babor, Lezel G. Bongcawil, and [others] - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental : Foundation University ; 2025. - x, 127 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm resources
A descriptive correlational study conducted among entry-level nurses in Dumaguete City.
Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) — Foundation University, 2025.
Includes bibliographical references and appendices.
Abstract
This descriptive-correlational study examined the anxiety levels and coping
mechanisms among new entry nurses in Dumaguete City. Based on the Job Demand-
Resources (D-R) Theory and Betty Neuman's Systems Model, it probed the impact of
job-related factors, including tenure, preferred shift schedule, nurse-to-patient ratio,
and work area, on anxiety and coping strategies. A total of 153 nurses working in five
different hospitals were chosen and data were gathered using the State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory (STA) and the Filipino Coping Strategies Scale. The results indicated that
majority ofrespondents were 21-25 years old and were mostly female. Most had high
state anxiety levels with mean score (=47.78) and high traitanxiety levels with mean
score (=45.67) that were strongly correlated with work-related factors, such as
heavy patient loads and desired shifts. The adaptive coping strategies most frequently
used were problem-solving, cognitive reappraisal, and social support, whereas
maladaptive coping, was very low but present. The results indicate a significant
correlation between trait anxiety levels and coping strategies including problem-
solving (p=0.033), overactivity (p=0.039) and relaxation/recreation (p=0.027). This
research highlights the need for organizational support, resilience training, and
culturally appropriate coping interventions to optimize the mental well-being and job
adjustment of early-career nurses. The findings are projected to informn policies
specific to new nurses working in comparable healthcare environments.
Nurses--Psychology.
Anxiety.
Coping behavior.
Nursing--Research.
Nursing Research 2 :--Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ;--NUR 107
(CoN-Nur) LG 221 D35 N87 / A5 N87 2025 A43
Relationship between anxiety levels and coping strategies among entry-level nurses in Dumaguete City : a descriptive correlational study / by Riza Deb C. Albito, Richard M. Babor, Lezel G. Bongcawil, and [others] - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental : Foundation University ; 2025. - x, 127 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm resources
A descriptive correlational study conducted among entry-level nurses in Dumaguete City.
Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) — Foundation University, 2025.
Includes bibliographical references and appendices.
Abstract
This descriptive-correlational study examined the anxiety levels and coping
mechanisms among new entry nurses in Dumaguete City. Based on the Job Demand-
Resources (D-R) Theory and Betty Neuman's Systems Model, it probed the impact of
job-related factors, including tenure, preferred shift schedule, nurse-to-patient ratio,
and work area, on anxiety and coping strategies. A total of 153 nurses working in five
different hospitals were chosen and data were gathered using the State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory (STA) and the Filipino Coping Strategies Scale. The results indicated that
majority ofrespondents were 21-25 years old and were mostly female. Most had high
state anxiety levels with mean score (=47.78) and high traitanxiety levels with mean
score (=45.67) that were strongly correlated with work-related factors, such as
heavy patient loads and desired shifts. The adaptive coping strategies most frequently
used were problem-solving, cognitive reappraisal, and social support, whereas
maladaptive coping, was very low but present. The results indicate a significant
correlation between trait anxiety levels and coping strategies including problem-
solving (p=0.033), overactivity (p=0.039) and relaxation/recreation (p=0.027). This
research highlights the need for organizational support, resilience training, and
culturally appropriate coping interventions to optimize the mental well-being and job
adjustment of early-career nurses. The findings are projected to informn policies
specific to new nurses working in comparable healthcare environments.
Nurses--Psychology.
Anxiety.
Coping behavior.
Nursing--Research.
Nursing Research 2 :--Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ;--NUR 107
(CoN-Nur) LG 221 D35 N87 / A5 N87 2025 A43