Strategies for coping with psychological stress and their relation to self-esteem among nurses in hospital institutions - A field study at Bajra Abdelkader Hospital, Aflou city, Algeria

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate the relation between coping strategies and self- esteem, as well as to determine the existence of differences in coping strategies based on experience, and self-esteem based on social status among nurses in hospital institutions. The study employed a descriptive approach with a sample of 55 nurses selected using simple random sampling method. Two scales were utilized:-Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) Coping Strategies Scale-Rosenberg's (1965) Self-Esteem Scale The study found the following results:-There was a statistically significant positive correlation between coping strategies (confrontation and taking control, problem-solving, positive re- evaluation, self-control) and self-esteem among nurses in the Bougara Abdelkader Hospital in the city of Afflu. Conversely, there was a statistically significant negative correlation between coping strategies (distancing, self-blame, seeking social support, avoidance and escape) and self-esteem.- There were statistically significant differences in coping strategies (confrontation and taking control, problem-solving, distancing) in favor of more experienced nurses. However, there were no statistically significant differences in coping strategies (self-blame, seeking social support, avoidance and escape, positive re-evaluation, self-control) among nurses in the hospital institution based on experience.-There were significant differences in self-esteem among nurses in the hospital institution based on marital status, favoring married individuals.