Relationship between self-concept clarity and professional quality of life in male nurses

Abstract

Objective To understand the status quo of self-concept clarity and professional life quality of male nurses, and to analyze the influence of self-concept clarity on professional life quality of male nurses. Methods In August 2017, a total of 251 male nurses from six Class Ⅲ hospitals in Zhejiang Province were selected by convenience sampling method. Self-Concept Clarity Scale and the Chinese version of Professional Quality of Life Scale Version 5 were applied in the investigation. A total of 251 questionnaires were distributed and 235 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 93.63%. Results The score of Self-Concept Clarity Scale and the Chinese version of Professional Quality of Life Scale Version 5 was (31.47±6.95) and (91.82±16.95) respectively in the 235 male nurses. There was a positive correlation between the two (r=0.324, P<0.05) . Hierarchical regression analysis showed that working years, monthly income and self-concept clarity were the influencing factors of professional life quality of male nurses. Conclusions The level of self-concept clarity and professional quality of life among male nurses is at a moderate level. Self concept clarity is an important factor affecting the quality of professional life. It is necessary to strengthen the guidance of public opinion and increase the media publicity of male nurses so as to promote the acceptance and acceptance of male nurses and increase their job stability through social and family perspectives. Key words: Nurses, male; Self-concept clarity; Professional quality of life; Influencing factors