Psychiatry Nursing Journal (Jurnal Keperawatan Jiwa)

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Personality Traits and Academic Achievement of University Students in Bangladesh

2025-02-11T08:15:21+07:00

Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) and personality traits (PT) have an impact on academic achievement (AA) of university students. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship and gender-based difference between EI, PT, and AA among university students.

Method: This cross-sectional study involved 400 university students selected using a multistage random sampling technique. EI, PT, and AA were the primary variable of this study. The Bangla-translated Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) and the Bangla-adapted Ten Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) were used to evaluate the participants' emotional intelligence and personality traits. The AA was measured by participants’ academic result. Pearson correlation, independent sample t-test, and multiple regression analysis were used for this study purpose.

Results: Among 400 students, 34% were male, and 66% were female. The mean age was 19.09 ± 2.80 and ranged from 17 to 26. Firstly, we found that AA was not significantly correlated with EI or five personality traits. However, EI was significantly associated with three personality traits, conscientiousness (r = 0.20, p<0.01), emotional stability (r = 0.23, p<0.01), and openness to experience (r = 0.28, p<0.01). Secondly, male students exhibited significantly higher EI compared to female students. Finally, EI and PT did not considerably influence the AA of the participants.

Conclusions: Although EI and PT were correlated but does not guarantee higher AA because this correlation was not so strong or direct and complex interplay of other variables such as motivation and learning strategies. University authorities can utilize these findings to enhance students' academic performance.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental Health Disorders Among Nurses in Acute Care Settings in Riyadh: A Cross-Sectional Study

2025-04-21T07:55:43+07:00

Introduction: Nurses working in acute healthcare settings often experience mental health disorders while caring for palliative care and critically ill patients. As the backbone of the healthcare system, their mental well-being warrants greater attention. This study aims to assess the prevalence of mental health disorders and associated factors among nurses working in selected acute care settings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Method: This cross-sectional study examined the mental health of nurses employed in acute healthcare settings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 485 participants were recruited using simple random sampling and proportionate allocation methods. Data were collected using an online questionnaire based on the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 Items. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including t-tests and a one-way analysis of variance, to determine associations between mental health outcomes and participant characteristics.

Results: The findings indicate that 59.8% of nurses reported normal depression levels, 28.2% experienced mild to moderate depression, and 12% suffered from severe or very severe depression. Regarding anxiety, 51.5% reported normal levels, 24.1% experienced mild to moderate anxiety, and 24.3% reported severe or extreme anxiety. Concerning stress, 73.4% of respondents indicated normal stress levels, 18.1% experienced mild to moderate stress, and 8.5% reported severe or extremely severe stress. Younger nurses and those with lower work experience exhibited significantly higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to their more experienced counterparts.

Conclusions: The study findings suggest that while most respondents experienced average levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, more than one-fourth of nurses reported severe to very severe levels of anxiety and depression, with 12% experiencing severe or very severe depression. These results highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions, improved workplace policies, and supportive environments for nurses working in acute healthcare settings, which may enhance their mental well-being, job satisfaction, and quality of patient care.

The Relationship between Acceptance and Caregiving Burden in Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

2025-07-09T11:26:42+07:00

Introduction: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities often deal with complex emotional and psychological challenges. This can affect parents' acceptance of their child's condition. Parental acceptance plays an important role in determining the ability to manage caregiving burden, which will have an impact on childcare. This study aims to analyze the relationship between acceptance and caregiving burden in parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with total sampling technique involving 74 respondents. Inclusion criteria were biological parents who live together and care for children with intellectual disabilities at SLB-C TPA Jember and SLB Negeri Jember. Data was collected using the Parental Acceptation-Rejection Questionnaire (PARQ) and Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and analyzed using Kendall's Tau-C correlation test.

Results: The results showed that most respondents 68 (91.9%) had a high acceptance, while 42 (56.8%) experienced a mild burden. The p- value = 0.005 and the coefficient correlation r=-0,298, shows that there is negative relationship with a weak correlation between parental acceptance and caregiving burden in parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

Conclusions: This study found that there is relationship between parental acceptance and the caregiving burden. The higher the parental acceptance, the lower the caregiving burden. Parents who can accept their children with intellectual disabilities tend to be more ready to deal challenges and are able to perform their parenting role with an adaptive attitude. Parental acceptance can reduce the perception of caregiving burden. The findings highlight that parents should increase their acceptance to children with intellectual disabilities to deal with parenting challenges more easily.

Free Drawing Group Activity Therapy: A Strategy to Reduce Loneliness in Elderly Nursing Home Residents

2025-08-06T18:24:17+07:00

Introduction: Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to psychosocial issues, one of the most common being loneliness. If left unaddressed, loneliness can lead to a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of mental health disorders, including depression and even suicidal behavior. One effective non-pharmacological intervention to reduce loneliness is group activity therapy, such as free drawing. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of the elderly, assess the level of loneliness they experience, and analyze the effect of free drawing activity therapy on reducing loneliness among elderly residents in the Nursing Home.

Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilizing a two-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 60 elderly participants were selected through purposive sampling and divided evenly into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received free drawing activity therapy sessions from March to April 2025 at PSTW Budi Mulia 3.

Results: Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests. The findings showed a significant reduction in the mean loneliness score in the intervention group, from 48.57 to 41.87 (p = 0.001), while the control group experienced a slight increase from 50.40 to 50.70 (p = 0.445). Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference in post-intervention loneliness scores between the two groups (p = 0.001).

Conclusions: In conclusion, free drawing activity therapy significantly reduced loneliness among elderly residents in nursing homes and may serve as a practical non-pharmacological strategy to enhance their psychosocial well-being.

The Relationship between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Self-Esteem in Middle Adolescents

2025-09-01T09:58:37+07:00

Introduction: Middle adolescents are closer to their peers as part of their search for identity, so they are easily influenced by social trends, including the use of social media. High intensity of use can trigger fear of missing out (FoMO). FoMO encourages negative social comparisons that lead to decreased self-esteem, especially when adolescents feel that their lives are less ideal than others. This has an impact on the mental health, self-confidence, and social relations of adolescents. This study aims to determine the relationship between FoMO and self-esteem in middle adolescents at Senior High School 2 of Jember.

Method: This research uses a correlational quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used was total sampling, totaling 1083 students. The instruments used were the FoMOs questionnaire and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately with the Kendall Tau-c correlation test.

Results: Bivariate analysis shows the value of ρ = 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant relationship between fear of missing out (FoMO) and self-esteem in middle adolescents at Senior High School 2 of Jember with a negative correlation direction.

Conclusions: FoMO triggers a decrease in self-esteem in middle adolescents through upward social comparison of ideal content on social media. The important role of families, schools, and health workers, especially nurses, in helping teenagers manage stress due to FoMO, strengthen self-regulation, and increase self-esteem through digital education and emotional support.

Emotional Dysregulation and its Association with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Nursing Students at Universitas Gadjah Mada

2025-09-01T10:16:15+07:00

Introduction: College students often experience difficulties in managing their emotions effectively (emotional dysregulation), where individuals with high levels of emotional dysregulation tend to use non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) as a form of emotional management and to cope with negative influences. Research on the relationship between emotional dysregulation and NSSI among nursing students has not been conducted.

Method: This study is a correlational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of nursing students of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing of Universitas Gadjah Mada (FK-KMK UGM). From this population a sample of 130 students was obtained through convenient sampling because the topic raised was sensitive so that respondents could participate in this research without being known by anyone else except the researcher. To measure the emotional dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury the instruments of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Self-Harm Inventory (SHI) were used. Data analysis employed the Spearman Rank Correlation test.

Results: Part of the nursing students (59.2%) of FK-KMK UGM experienced emotional dysregulation, but the majority (77.7%) did not engage in NSSI. Emotional dysregulation differed significantly only based on cohort, while NSSI did not show significant differences based on all respondent characteristics (age, gender, cohort, and residence). Correlation analysis of emotional dysregulation and NSSI yielded a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.496 with a significance value (p) of 0.001.

Conclusions: There was a significant relationship with moderate strength and a positive direction between emotional dysregulation and NSSI among nursing students at FK-KMK UGM.

An Overview of Psychological Responses to Armed Conflict and Rural Banditry in Zamfara State

2025-09-03T14:39:06+07:00

Introduction: Armed conflict in Nigeria, particularly in Zamfara State, has resulted in numerous casualties, kidnappings, deaths, torture, rape, and destruction of property. This violence has been strongly associated with the development of mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, especially in resource-limited settings like Zamfara. This study aimed to assess the mental health and psychological implications of armed conflict among survivors of rural banditry in Zamfara State.

Method : A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was employed, involving 410 participants aged 11 years and above, selected through multistage and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and analysed using descriptive statistics with SPSS version 26.0.

Results : The findings revealed that the majority of respondents experienced mild psychological symptoms (mean score 1.75), while a smaller proportion exhibited moderate symptoms (mean score 2.25 to ≤3). Additionally, some participants reported severe symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Conclusions : The study concludes that a significant proportion of survivors of rural banditry in Zamfara State experience varying degrees of psychological distress. Based on these findings, the study recommends urgent interventions and support for mental health in the region, including the provision of mental health services, psychological interventions, community support programs, capacity building, and continuous research and monitoring.