Emotional Styles on Adaptation to Change among Nurses in a Level 2 Government Hospital

Abstract

This study aimed to assess nurses emotional styles, determine their level of adaptation to change, and examine the relationships among profile variables, emotional style, and adaptability. The study employed a quantitative descriptive–correlational design using complete enumeration of staff nurses assigned to patient care areas in a government hospital in Surigao City, Philippines. Data were gathered through an online survey using the Emotional Style Questionnaire and the ADAPTA-10 instrument. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to analyze the data. Findings showed that nurses demonstrated a somewhat high emotional style, while adaptation to change was at a fair level, with emotional adaptation being more challenging than cognitive–behavioral adaptation. Profile variables were generally unrelated to emotional style, while civil status, position, and work schedule were significantly related to adaptation to change. Emotional style was not significantly associated with adaptation to change. An emotional resilience and adaptability enhancement plan was proposed to improve nurses adaptability.