Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, cilt.58, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Objective: The phenomenon of codependency, characterized by pathological relational patterns, is widely prevalent among nurses. It is believed to develop in dysfunctional family systems. This study aims to investigate the level of codependency among nurses by examining its relationship with family protective factors and personal characteristics. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted online using Google Forms between January 2024 and March 2024. The study population comprised nurses between the ages of 18 and 65 who had a minimum of six months of professional experience. Data were collected using the demographic questionnaire, the Codependency Assessment Tool (CODAT), and the Inventory for Family Protective Factors (IFPF). Results: It was concluded that codependency levels were significantly higher among nurses with chronic physical illness or those receiving mental health treatment. As a result of the correlation analysis, it was found that the total codependency score had a significant negative correlation with the subdimensions of the family protective factors scale: fewer stressors (r = −0.16, p < 0.01), adaptive appraisal and compensating experiences (r = −0.28, p < 0.01), and social support (r = −0.18, p < 0.01). Adaptive appraisal and compensating experiences in the family explained 8 % of codependency in nurses. Conclusion: These findings suggested that enhancing protective factors, especially adaptive appraisal and compensating experiences within the family environment, could potentially mitigate codependency issues among nurses. Further research is needed to explore targeted interventions that strengthen these protective factors, thereby promoting better mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population.