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Abstract

Purpose: (1) To study the adversity quotient in the work of Generation Z nurses at Northeastern University Hospitals, (2) to examine the relationship between coping strategies, optimism factors, and the adversity quotient, and (3) to investigate factors influencing the adversity quotient in the work of Generation Z nurses at Northeastern University Hospitals.

Method: This cross-sectional analytical study included 202 Generation Z nurses from a university hospital in northeastern Thailand, selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected from 198 participants (98.02% of the sample) from June to July 2024. Research instruments consisted of validated questionnaires assessing the adversity quotient, coping strategies, and optimism, with Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients of 0.84, 0.76, and 0.71, respectively. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

Results: (1) The overall adversity quotient in Generation Z nurses at Northeastern University Hospitals was high. (2) Problem-solving showed the strongest positive relationship with the adversity quotient at a moderate level (r = 0.511, p < 0.001). (3) Problem-solving, avoidance strategies, and positive attitudes jointly could forecast 51% of the variance in the adversity quotient (R² = 0.51, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: These insights emphasize the critical role of adaptive coping mechanisms and positive attitudes in enhancing resilience among Generation Z nurses, providing a foundation for targeted interventions to strengthen workforce resilience in the healthcare sector.

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