Examining the interrelationships among stress, positive affectivity and work engagement among nurses in Singapore

This study aimed to: (1) describe levels of stress, positive affectivity and work engagement among nurses in Singapore; and (2) explore the relationships among stress, positive affectivity and work engagement, while controlling for extraneous variables (such as age, gender and marital status). A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational research design was used. Power analysis was used to calculate adequate sample sizes. A convenience sample of 200 nurses was recruited. Participants were eligible if they have worked as Registered Nurses; are female or male; and are 21 to 62 years old. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, correlational analysis and ANOVA. The presentation will provide preliminary results concerning the levels of stress among nurses in Singapore. Sources of work stress will also be reported. Furthermore, the relationships among stress, positive affectivity, and work engagement will be presented in terms of correlation coefficients and regression coefficients. Strengths and limitations of the study will be discussed. Stress at the workplace is an important phenomenon especially for nursing. The relationships among stress and other variables including positive affectivity and work engagement need to be well-understood so that appropriate actions can be taken. Results from this study may help pave ways to establish interventions aiming to strengthen nurses' positive affectivity and work engagement.