Factors Influencing Nurses' Work Excitement and Frustration During a Pandemic (Covid-19): A Cross-Sectional Study Publisher Pubmed



Houshangi A ; Mohammadabadi A ; Noghani F ; Haghani S
Source: Nursing Open Published:2025

Abstract

Aim: To investigate the relationship between work excitement and work frustration among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify individual and occupational factors associated with these emotional states. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses working in COVID-19 care centers in Iran. A total of 265 nurses were included in the study, which exceeded the minimum required sample size (n = 163) calculated based on power analysis. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires assessing individual and occupational characteristics, work excitement, and work frustration. Results: A significant negative correlation was found between work excitement and work frustration. Occupational factors such as fixed shifts, incentive bonuses, and working in intensive care units were associated with increased work excitement and decreased work frustration. Conversely, excessive workload, irregular shifts, and inadequate staffing levels were linked to higher levels of work frustration. Individual factors, including marital status, parental status, and housing status, also influenced work-related emotions. Married nurses with children and homeowners reported higher levels of work excitement and lower levels of work frustration. Male nurses and those with higher incomes also experienced increased work excitement and decreased work frustration. Patient or Public Contribution: No patient or public contribution. © 2025 The Author(s). Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.