PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AND PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AS PREDICTORS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN POST-COVID-19
Keywords:
Health system; aftermath covid-19; operational challenges; working support.Abstract
In the post-COVID-19 era, healthcare workers faced unique challenges that impact their ability to contribute to sustainable development within their organizations. Psychological resilience and perceived social support are crucial factors that can influence these outcomes. This study explored the role of psychological resilience and perceived social support in predicting sustainable development among healthcare workers at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving a total population of 312 healthcare workers aged 22-60 years (mean age = 31.97; SD = 9.74). Participants were recruited using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using: the Psychological Resilience Scale (PRS); the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Sustainable Development Perception Scale (SDPS). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation matrix, and multiple regression models were used for data analysis. Psychological resilience significantly predicted sustainable development [R² = 0.04, F(1, 310) = 11.70, p < .05], explaining 4% of the variance. Perceived social support significantly predicted sustainable development [R² = 0.07, F(1, 310) = 16.97, p < .05], accounting for 7% of the variance. Psychological resilience and perceived social support together significantly predicted sustainable development [R² = 0.10, F(2, 309) = 17.20, p < .05], jointly explaining 10% of the variance. Combined influence of psychological resilience and social support was a strong predictor of sustainable development perceptions among healthcare workers. Individual factors such as psychological resilience played a significant role in sustainable development among health workers while presence of robust social support systems amplifies these effects. These findings support the development of hospital-wide policies that integrate resilience training into staff development programmes and strengthen social support networks through structured peer mentoring, regular debriefing sessions, and accessible mental health services. The study underscores the importance of psychological resilience and perceived social support in fostering sustainable development within healthcare settings.
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