Predictors of Conflict Among Nurses and Their Relationship with Personality Traits.
Background: Conflicts are an inevitable part of interpersonal relationships, and personality traits influence how they are resolved. In the nursing work environment, conflicts often arise from poor communication and stress, negatively impacting nurses' well-being and quality of care. The "Big Five"...
| Published in: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 11; pp. 378 - 393 |
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