Self-esteem in mental health nurses: Its relationship to stress, coping and burnout

This paper examines the relationship between self-esteem and stress, coping and burnout in mental health nurses (n=568). Self-esteem is said to be one of the most important moderating variables in determining the effects of stress on individuals. The modified Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was administered to nurses in both hospital and community, along with a range of other standardised measures. While there were no significant differences in...