MENTAL HEALTH ORIENTATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES, PERSONALITY TRAITS, AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG NURSES IN THE NEW NORMAL
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openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticismAbstract
This study developed a causal model of the nurses' mental health orientation,
psychological challenges, personality traits, and coping strategies in the new normal. The
descriptive-correlational and causal-comparative research designs were employed using a
modified researcher-made survey instrument with content validity and reliability
established. It was conducted in the province of Bukidnon. Data collection using the
questionnaires was tabulated, examined, and interpreted. The findings indicated that PWBI
and DASS21 were insignificant; however, personality traits neuroticism that co-varies
with openness to experience: conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness,
measured high significance in predicting coping strategies among nurses during the new
normal. Causal models 1,2, and 3 found variables of personality trait significant; however,
model 4 best fits the coping mechanisms of nurses in the new normal because all of the
indices match the criteria of the model, validating that Model 4 is a good fit. The
conclusion suggests the need for profound awareness of mental health, psychological
perception, personal character development, and coping strategies enhancement among
nurses to become practical, efficient, resilient, and productive in their respective
institutions and the community
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