The Predictive Role of Life Orientation on Self - Efficacy of Nurses in Chabahar

Abstract

Objectives: The present study aimed at determining the predictive role of life orientation on self - efficacy of nurses in Chabahar. Methods: This was a descriptive - correlational study. The statistical population of the current study included all nurses working at hospitals of Chabahar (N = 154). Using Cochran’s sample size determination formula, 113 individuals were considered as the sample. Simple random sampling method was applied to select the sample. To collect data, Scheier and Carver’s Life Orientation Test (1985) and Jerusalem and Schwarzer’s General Self - efficacy Scale (1979) were used. To examine these questionnaires’ validity and reliability, respectively, content validity and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were applied, for which the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.75.8 and 0.78, respectively. To assess variables under study, regression analysis, independent t - test, and one - way analysis of variance were used. Results: The findings indicated that 23% of the variance of the criterion variable (self - efficacy) could be predicted by the predictor variable (life orientation). Moreover, female nurses had greater self - efficacy, however, no significant difference was found considering male and female nurses’ life orientation. Conclusions: Optimism refers to a generalized expectation, upon which when facing a problem, a person feels that positive results will take place. This expectation almost covers all important aspect of individuals’ life. Optimism is associated with various psychological traits that can play key roles in one’s self - efficacy.