Background: The study on psychological hardness among healthcare workers in Qalqilya Governorate emphasizes the importance of the ability to withstand stress and challenges in the healthcare working environment. This study aims to measure the level of psychological hardness and the factors influencing it, with a focus on variables such as gender, marital status, and years of experience.
Methods: The study included 171 healthcare workers using the Psychological Hardness Scale (DRS-15-R). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess differences in psychological hardness among different demographic categories.
Results: The results showed that psychological hardness among healthcare workers ranges between medium and high, especially in terms of control. It was also found that females have higher levels of psychological hardness compared to males. Marital status and years of experience did not show a significant impact on the levels of psychological hardness, suggesting that other factors may play a more significant role.
Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of psychological hardness in the healthcare working environment, emphasizing the differences in hardness levels between genders. The findings suggest the need to explore other factors influencing psychological hardness and to develop support programs aimed at enhancing adaptability and hardness among healthcare workers.