Predictive Effect of Self-Esteem on Happiness, Life-satisfaction and Hopelessness Level of Nurses

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of self-esteem on the level of happiness, life satisfaction, and hopelessness of nurses. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with 450 nurses working in 5 hospitals in the province of Gaziantep. Data were collected by using the Informed Consent Form and Individual Information Form, as well as the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory; (RSEI), and Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Study data were analyzed using the package program SPSS 24.0. Number and percentage distribution, multiple regression analysis and stepwise regression analysis, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal Wallis tests were used in the evaluation of the findings in the study. Results: The mean total score of the nurses' LSS was 21.99 ± 6.53, their BHS total score was 5.40 ± 4.62, OHQ total score 111.74 ± 18.29, and RSEI total score average was 18.26 ± 4.03. As a result of the regression analysis, it was determined that self-esteem is a factor that predicts happiness, life satisfaction, and hopelessness. While 15.6% of the change in Self-Esteem Inventory, and Life Satisfaction Scale scores were explained (Y LSS puanı=33,71-0,645*X RSEI), 30.5% of the change in Self-Esteem Inventory and Oxford Happiness Scale scores were explained (Y OHQ puanı=157,63-2,513*X RSEI). 21.9% of the change in Self-Esteem Inventory and Beck Hopelessness Scale scores were explained (Y BHS puanı= -4,42+0,538*X RSEI). Conclusion: The happiness levels of the nurses were moderate, their life satisfaction levels were good, hopelessness levels were low and their self-esteem was adequate. In addition, self-esteem was found to be a predictor of happiness, life satisfaction, and hopelessness.