Table 3 Frequency distribution of psychological resilience domains scores of the mental health nurses (N = 179)

Hardiness

16

8.9

49

27.4

114

63.7

Coping

33

18.4

56

31.3

90

50.3

Adaptability/flexibility

20

11.2

73

40.8

86

48.0

Meaningfulness/purpose

8

4.5

61

34.1

110

61.5

Optimism

38

21.2

72

40.2

69

38.5

Regulation of emotion and cognition

44

24.6

60

33.5

75

41.9

Self-efficacy

4

2.2

56

31.3

119

66.5

Total Resilience Score

19

10.6

56

31.3

104

58.1