Effects of Individual Differences and Job Characteristics on the Psychological Health of Italian Nurses

Abstract: The Demand Resources and Individual Effects Model (DRIVE Model) is a transactional model that integrates Demands- Control-Support and Effort-Reward Imbalance models emphasising the role of individual (Coping Strategies; Overcommitment) and job characteristics (Job Demands, Social Support, Decision Latitude, Skill Discretion, Effort, Rewards) in the work-related stress process. The present study aimed to test the DRIVE Model in a sample of 450 Italian nurses and to compare findings with those of a study conducted in a sample of UK nurses. A questionnaire composed of Ways of Coping Checklist-Revised (WCCL-R); Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ); ERI Test; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used. Data supported the application of the DRIVE Model to the Italian context, showing significant associations of the individual characteristics of Problem-focused, Seek Advice and Wishful Thinking coping strategies and the job characteristics of Job Demands, Skill Discretion, Decision .... https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/1478

Angaben zum Objekt

• Standort: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Umfang: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: Englisch

Verweise und Beziehungen

• Erschienen in: Effects of Individual Differences and Job Characteristics on the Psychological Health of Italian Nurses ; volume:14 ; number:1 ; day:12 ; month:03 ; year:2018 ; Europe's journal of psychology ; 14, Heft 1 (12.03.2018)

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Urheber: Maria Clelia Zurlo ; Federica Vallone ; Andrew P. Smith

Weitere Informationen

• DOI: 10.5964/ejop.v14i1.1478
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020101417002906500261
• Rechteinformation: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Letzte Aktualisierung: 14.08.2025, 10:46 MESZ