Background A higher stress mindset is closely linked to mental health and psychological resilience among junior nurses. A relatively positive stress mindset may help nurses reduce their negative emotions at work and contribute to improved mental health and resilience. This study examines the level of stress mindset among junior nurses in China and explores the associated influencing factors. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted in China using a web‐based questionnaire. A random sample of 308 junior nurses recruited from seven regional hospitals in Changsha was invited to complete a demographic questionnaire, Stress Mindset Scale, Resilience Scale, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale‐21. Among junior nurses, 34.7% were between 18 and 26 years old; 56.8% were age 26 or older; and 8.5% were age 31 or older. In terms of sex, 6.5% were male, and 93.5% were female. Data were analyzed using SPSS with both univariate and multivariate analyses to explore the factors associated with a stress mindset. Results Junior nurses averaged 14.87 ± 3.71 for stress mindset. A higher stress mindset was positively linked to tenacity, strength, and optimism, and a lower stress mindset was negatively linked to depression, anxiety, and stress. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that educational level, prior mental health training, strength, anxiety, and depression were independent predictors of stress mindsets ( p < 0.05). Conclusion The findings indicated that junior nurses’ stress mindset was relatively low and that their psychological resilience left room for improvement. Hence, training programs for junior nurses should focus on strengthening their psychological resilience, fostering a positive stress mindset, and ultimately improving their mental well‐being and ability to handle workplace challenges.
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