Review

Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing

Volume: 23 Number: 1 February 15, 2026
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Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing

Abstract

Psychological capital (PsyCap) consists of positive psychological resources that facilitate individuals' coping with challenges encountered in work and life. Research shows that nurses with high PsyCap are more resilient, motivated, and effective in stressful and demanding conditions; they have lower levels of burnout and higher organizational commitment. Current studies are generally small and cross-sectional, and the interaction of PsyCap's sub-dimensions and its long-term effects have not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this review is to systematically examine the psychological capital literature in nursing and to reveal the relationships between PsyCap and other variables.

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Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal subjects and therefore does not require ethical approval. All sources have been cited in accordance with academic standards, and the research fully complies with publication and research ethics

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

February 15, 2026

Submission Date

November 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 23 Number: 1

APA
Duran, I. (2026). Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, 23(1), 12-18. https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA
AMA
1.Duran I. Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi. 2026;23(1):12-18. https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA
Chicago
Duran, Işıl. 2026. “Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing”. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi 23 (1): 12-18. https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA.
EndNote
Duran I (February 1, 2026) Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi 23 1 12–18.
IEEE
[1]I. Duran, “Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing”, Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 12–18, Feb. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA
ISNAD
Duran, Işıl. “Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing”. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi 23/1 (February 1, 2026): 12-18. https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA.
JAMA
1.Duran I. Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi. 2026;23:12–18.
MLA
Duran, Işıl. “Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing”. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 12-18, https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA.
Vancouver
1.Işıl Duran. Resilience in Challenging Conditions: The Role of Psychological Capital in Nursing. Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 1;23(1):12-8. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53NM44AA