Spoiler Alert: Increasing and Decreasing Psychological Experiences of Suspense

Abstract Background: Nursing Assistants (NA) who feel empowered tend to perform their duties better, have higher morale and job satisfaction, and are less likely to leave their jobs. Organizational empowerment practices in hospitals likely shape the psychological experiences of empowerment among these personnel; however, little is known about this relationship.Objective: We used qualitative inquiry to explore the relationship between organizational empowerment structural components and feelings of psychological empowerment among hospital frontline workers during a public health emergency.Methods: Kanter’s Theory of Structural Empowerment and Spreitzer’s Psychological Empowerment in the Workplace Framework were applied to identify the conceptual influences of organizational practices on psychological experiences of empowerment. In-depth interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of NAs, caring for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Directed content analysis was performed to generate a data matrix consisting of the psychological experiences of meaning, competence, self-determination, and impact embedded under the organizational structural components of information, resources, support, and opportunity.Results: Thirteen NAs (mean age = 42 years, 92% female) completed interviews. Information, or lack thereof, provided to the NAs influenced feelings of fear, preparation, and autonomy. Resources (e.g., protocols, equipment, and person-power) made it easier to cope with overwhelming emotions, affected the NAs’ abilities to do their jobs, and when limited, drove NAs to take on new roles. NAs noted that support was mostly provided by nurses and made the NAs feel appreciated, desiring to contribute more. While NAs felt they could consult leadership when needed, several felt leadership showed little appreciation for their roles and contributions. Similar to support, the opportunity to take care of COVID-19 patients yielded a diverse array of emotions, exposed advances and gaps in NA preparation, and challenged NAs to autonomously develop new care practices and processes.Conclusion: Management and empowerment of healthcare workers are critical to hospital performance and success. We found many ways in which the NAs’ psychological experiences of empowerment were shaped by the healthcare system’s empowerment-related structural conditions during a public health emergency. To further develop an empowered and committed critical workforce, hospitals must acknowledge the organizational practice influence on the psychological experiences of empowerment among NAs.

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An Exploratory Study on the Psychological Experiences of Families of People Living with Schizophrenia under Forensic Care at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya

The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies ◽

10.24940/theijhss/2021/v9/i7/hs2107-023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Lilian Anyango ◽

Fr. Hubert Pinto ◽

Alice Nzangi

Keyword(s):

Exploratory Study ◽

Forensic Care ◽

Psychological Experiences

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Psychological Meaning of Spiritual Experience Participants Naqshbandiyah Khalidiyah in Kebumen Indonesia

QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) ◽

10.21043/qijis.v6i2.3930 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 309

Author(s):

Saliyo Saliyo

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Spiritual Experience ◽

Person Following ◽

Psychological Experiences

AbstractThis study aims at identifying the psychological experiences of spiritual participants in Naqshabandiyah Khalidiyah tarekat. This experience was obtained after the participants of the baiat tarekat and carried out the spiritual teachings of the tarekat. The research method used is using a phenomenology.. The results of this study found themes of spiritual experience when the activities of baiat, tawajuhan, suluk, after baiat, and interaction with tarekat friends. Even so, not everyone finds spiritual experience in the tarekat, in every activity. The reason is that spiritual experience is not one of the main goals of a person following the Naqsabandiyah Khalidiyah tarekat. However, not everyone finds spiritual experience in tarekat. The reason is that spiritual experience is not one of the main goals of a person following the spiritual tarekat.

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Working with guilt and shame

Advances in Psychiatric Treatment ◽

10.1192/apt.bp.110.008326 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 137-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Andrew Clark

Keyword(s):

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Mental Healthcare ◽

Therapeutic Options ◽

Psychological Therapies ◽

Psychological Experiences

SummaryThis article describes the psychological experiences of guilt and shame. Although these affects have an important role in holding our communities together, they can also become extremely distressing and debilitating for individuals. As such, they are transdiagnostic problems which are frequently encountered in mental healthcare. The origin of these affects is considered from religious, cultural and psychological perspectives. The article then explores the clinical manifestations of guilt and shame. Finally, consideration is given to therapeutic options, including general approaches as well as specific psychological therapies.

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