Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Evaluation of the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Mental Health among the Nurses of Namazi Hospital in Shiraz City

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Z. Yousefian 1
Z. Moshfeghy 2
M. Asadilari 3
1 M.A in Industrial/Organization Psychology, Ph.D Student, Department of Health Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish, Iran
2 Ph.D Student, Department of Midwifery, Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 Ph.D Student, Department of Health Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish, Iran Master of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Gerash University of Medical Science, Gerash, Iran
10.47176/TDASS/2022.48
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between occupational stress and mental health among nurses working at Namazi Hospital in Shiraz, Iran. Nurses are among the health professionals most vulnerable to high levels of stress due to the demanding nature of their job, long working hours, and continuous exposure to critical situations. A descriptive–correlational design was adopted, targeting the entire nursing staff at Namazi Hospital. Using a random sampling method, 200 nurses were selected to participate in the study. Data collection was conducted through the Occupational Stress Questionnaire developed by Stinmeits (1997) and the Mental Health Questionnaire designed by Goldberg (1972), both of which are widely validated instruments for assessing stress and psychological well-being. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between the variables. Findings indicated a significant negative correlation between occupational stress and social performance, suggesting that increased stress impairs nurses’ ability to maintain effective interpersonal and professional interactions. Moreover, results revealed a significant positive relationship between poor physical performance and symptoms of depression and anxiety, indicating that stress not only affects psychological health but also contributes to somatic complaints. These findings highlight the need for stress-management interventions to support nurses’ mental health and improve healthcare quality.
Keywords
Occupational Stress
Mental Health
Nurse
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Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science
Volume 4, Issue 2
Spring 2022
Pages 48-55

  • Receive Date 19 February 2022
  • Revise Date 24 April 2022
  • Accept Date 22 May 2022