Table 2.
Subscales of nurse work stressors and social support behaviors (n = 463).
| Subscales | Number of Items | Teaching (n = 291) | Non-Teaching (n = 172) | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SD) | (SD) | ||||
| Nurse work stressors | |||||
| Death and dying | 7 | 16.41 (4.06) | 16.12 (3.84) | 0.569 | 0.451 |
| Workload | 6 | 11.29 (3.01) | 11.06 (2.58) | 0.737 | 0.391 |
| Conflict with physicians | 5 | 6.68 (1.85) | 6.65 (1.769) | 0.051 | 0.821 |
| Conflict with other nurses | 5 | 6.54 (2.03) | 6.47 (1.84) | 0.147 | 0.701 |
| Uncertainty concerning treatment | 5 | 11.99 (3.28) | 10.88 (2.845) | 13.502 | 0.001 |
| Inadequate preparation | 3 | 15.12 (3.56) | 13.54 (3.495) | 21.585 | 0.001 |
| Lack of support | 3 | 11.73 (3.04) | 11.06 (2.655) | 5.765 | 0.017 |
| Social support behaviors | |||||
| Guidance | 15 | 37.24 (11.09) | 36.49 (9.453) | 0.549 | 0.459 |
| Emotional support | 15 | 37.31 (11.11) | 37.34 (9.689) | 0.001 | 0.977 |
| Tangible assistance | 10 | 21.78 (7.38) | 20.59 (6.040) | 3.206 | 0.074 |