Predictors of the subjective well being of health workers: Self-esteem and Coping research

Abstract

The aims of this study is to examine the predictive effects of coping and self-esteem on subjective well being of health workers. In addition, it was examined whether the subjective well being significantly differed according to some demographic variables. In the study in which the relational descriptive model was used, the research group consists of 200 individuals, 32.5% male (n = 65) and 67.5% (n = 135) female. The research data were collected using the Coping For Pessimism Activated Events-Situations scale, Possitive and Negative Affect scale, the Self Esteem scale, the Satisfaction With Life scale and a personal information form developed by the researcher. As a result of the Student's t test, it was found that the subjective well-being levels of health workers did not differ in terms of demographic variables. As a result of regression analysis, it was found that coping For Pessimism Activated Events-Situations scale and self-liking scale which is a sub-dimension of self-esteem scale, predicted subjective well-being and explained 43% of the change in subjective well-being. As a result of the findings obtained, it is necessary to strengthen the coping skills and self-esteem of health workers in order to increase their happiness. The place to be developed in the psychoeducation and group activities to be developed is important in terms of both individual and social benefit.