Impact of job stress and grit on health-promoting behaviors among shift-working nurses

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effects of job stress and grit on health-promoting behaviors among shift-working nurses. Methods: This study was a descriptive survey, conducted with 151 nurses working in shifts at university hospitals. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26, employing descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression analysis. Results: Health-promoting behaviors were positively correlated with job stress ( r=.18, p=.029) and grit ( r=.36, p<.001). Multiple regression analysis indicated that grit (β=.32, p<.001) and job stress (β=.16, p=.029) were significant predictors of health-promoting behaviors, explaining 22.4% of the variance ( F=7.184, p<.001). Conclusion: Job stress and grit are key factors influencing health-promoting behaviors among shift-working nurses. Therefore, strategies aimed at managing job stress and enhancing grit are necessary to promote such behaviors in this population.