Development and Evaluation of Passion Continuation Program based on GRIT Theory for Nurses in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Non-Randomized Experimental Study

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of a GRIT theory-based program on GRIT, emotional labor, and job crafting among nurses at nursing hospitals.Methods: The program was developed based on GRIT theory and designed for nurses at nursing hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. To test the effects of the program on GRIT, emotional labor, and job crafting, the study was conducted as a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. From April 25 to May 22, 2022, a total of 40 nurses in nursing hospitals participated in the program for 25 minutes per session, twice a week for 4 weeks. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0.Results: The program increased GRIT (F=8.55, p=.006) and job crafting (F=13.48, p=.002) among nurses at nursing hospitals, but had no significant effect on the level of emotional labor (F=0.64, p=.427).Conclusion: The GRIT theory-based program analyzed in this study was effective in enhancing GRIT and job crafting of nurses at nursing hospitals and is expected to have a positive influence on nurses' active and passionate working environment.