英文摘要 |
Purposes: The aim of this study was to explore the status of and relationships among life satisfaction, social support, and physical-mental health among single female nurses in Taiwan. Methods: This cross-sectional design used a structured questionnaire. A total of 371 questionnaires were sent to a medical center in south Taiwan and 261 valid questionnaires were returned for a 70.35% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlations. Results: Single female nurses had medium levels of life satisfaction and social support. There were no significant differences in life satisfaction in terms of personal variables There was a significant difference in social support in terms of “Intimate Partner” and “Residential Status” and in physical-mental health at the “level of clinical nursing”. For physical-mental health, participants in this study had lower scores when compared with the general female Taiwanese population. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that significant positive relationships were found among life satisfaction, social support, and physical-mental health. Conclusions: Single female nurses had medium levels of life satisfaction and social support. In terms of physical-mental health, participants in this study had s lower scores when compared with the general female Taiwanese population. |