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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

Latent Profile Analysis of Professional Quality of Life and Its Relationship With Posttraumatic Growth Among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Li Zeng, Yuan Zhang, Zhongqing Yuan, Fengxue Yang, Xiuying Hu

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Li ZengInnovation Center of Nursing Research and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, scu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4840-8254
Yuan ZhangOffice of Academic Affairs, Neijiang Health Vocational College, Neijiang, Sichuan, China, scu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7394-4684
Zhongqing YuanSchool of Smart Nursing, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Deyang, Sichuan, China, scu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5527-2714
Fengxue YangSchool of Smart Nursing, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Deyang, Sichuan, China, scu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3454-5527
Xiuying HuInnovation Center of Nursing Research and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, scu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1470-4108

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Research Planning Project of the Sichuan Psychological Society SCSXLXH202403012
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Abstract

backgroundProfessional quality of life comprehensively reflects both positive and negative experiences of nurses in helping professions, yet its latent profiles and relationship with posttraumatic growth remain unclear.

objectivesTo identify latent profiles of nurses' professional quality of life and to explore the differences in posttraumatic growth across different profiles.

designA cross-sectional study.

methodsNurses (n = 1010) from 10 tertiary general hospitals in Sichuan Province, China, were recruited from April to June 2025. Participants were asked to complete questionnaires assessing sociodemographic characteristics, professional quality of life, and posttraumatic growth. Latent profile analysis was used to identify professional quality of life profiles. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, multivariate logistic regression, and hierarchical linear regression.

resultsThree professional quality of life profiles among nurses were identified: "Depleted" (12.48%), "Balanced" (63.96%), and "Thriving" (23.56%). Profiles were associated with marital status, weekly exercise, daily sleep hours, weekly work hours, main shift, and workplace violence. Hierarchical regression showed that different profiles were significantly associated with posttraumatic growth among nurses.

conclusionNurses' professional quality of life demonstrates group heterogeneity, which is associated with individual and work-related characteristics, and professional quality of life profiles are significantly associated with posttraumatic growth. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: The findings may enable administrators to recognize the needs of nurses in different profiles and consider targeted strategies, such as improving the work environment and providing psychological support, to foster nurses' psychological resources and positive growth.

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NursesPosttraumatic Growth, PsychologicalQuality of LifeAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJob SatisfactionMaleMiddle AgedPsychological GrowthSurveys and Questionnairescross-sectional studylatent profile analysisnursesposttraumatic growthprofessional quality of life

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