Relationship between occupational stress and social support in flight nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Occupational Health
• Psychology

Background:

• Social support is recognized as a key factor in stress management.
• Understanding the interplay between occupational stress and social support is vital for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between occupational stress and social support levels among flight nurses.
• To determine if higher social support correlates with lower occupational stress in this population.

Main Methods:

• Systematic random sampling was used to select 160 flight nurses.
• Participants completed questionnaires on demographics, social support, and occupational stress.
• Hans Selye's stress response model served as the conceptual framework.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant negative correlation (r = -0.42, p < 0.01) was found between social support and occupational stress.
• High levels of perceived social support were associated with low levels of perceived occupational stress.
• Significant negative correlations were observed between social support and job dissatisfaction, organizational stress, and somatic distress.

Conclusions:

• The study supports the hypothesis that increased social support is linked to decreased occupational stress in flight nurses.
• Findings highlight the importance of fostering social support systems within the flight nursing profession.
• Interventions aimed at enhancing social support may help mitigate occupational stress and improve well-being.