Table 4: Correlation matrix for scores of role overload, coping strategies, burnout and socio-demographic characteristics of ICUs nurses(n=100).
(#) Pearson correlation coefficient
(*) Statistically significant at p<0.05
(**) Statistically significant at p<0.001
Characteristics Spearman rank correlation coefficient
Scores of managerial coping strategies
Role overload Rational problem solving Resigned distancing Seeking support/ventilation Passive wishful thinking Burnout
Age# 0.04 -0.03 -0.09 -0.08 -0.12 -0.13
Marital status ( reference single) 0.02 -0.23* -0.18 -0.19 -0.26** -0.02
Qualification (reference: diploma) -0.14 0.37** 0.04 0.20 0.07 -0.02
Experience years 0.05 -0.06 0.04 -0.08 -0.23* -0.14
Role overload ----- 0.10 0.14 -0.01 0.07 0.49**
Burnout 0.49** 0.34** 0.23* 0.32** 0.45** -----