Job Stress and Emotion Regulation relation to Workplace Wellbeing among Psychiatric Nurses

Abstract

Background: Although the domain of psychiatric nursing is a demanding profession with certain aspects that are more stressful than others, strategies intended for enhancing emotional regulation may help psychiatric nurses deal with the stress of their jobs. The analysis of how psychiatric nurses use emotion regulation strategies to regulate their emotions during times of stress and how this affects their wellbeing at work is critical. This study aimed to evaluate job stress, emotion regulation, and their relation to workplace wellbeing among psychiatric nurses. Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was employed.