Mina Molaei, Zeinab Khaledian, Leila Najafi, Shaqayegh Vahdat, Ali Fakhr Movahedi,
Volume 23, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The nursing profession, as a vital pillar of the healthcare system, plays a crucial role in delivering health and medical services. In clinical settings, teamwork and conflict management are key factors for improving the quality of care and reducing workplace stress. A positive attitude toward teamwork can enhance conflict management skills and contribute to higher job satisfaction among nurses. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between teamwork attitude and conflict management among nurses, to better understand this association and propose strategies to improve team collaboration and reduce conflicts in healthcare settings.
Materials and Methods: This quantitative descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 in Tehran. After obtaining the necessary permissions, the researcher visited three hospitals affiliated with Azad University and distributed online questionnaires among nurses. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software.
Results: Findings indicated that 63% of the nurses were female, and 44% were aged between 30 and 40 years. Eighty-five percent held a bachelor's degree, 49.5% were formally employed, and 37.5% worked at Farhangian Hospital. A strong positive correlation was observed between teamwork attitude and conflict management (r = 0.815). Significant differences in conflict management were noted across age groups (p = 0.03) and work experience (p = 0.03).
Conclusion: The results suggest that demographic factors such as age, marital status, and employment type significantly influence nurses’ conflict management and teamwork. Specifically, experience, communication skills developed with age, and social support among married nurses enhance team interactions. Moreover, cultural and organizational factors affect the impact of gender and work environment on conflict management. Therefore, targeted training and the establishment of supportive structures for diverse groups are essential for promoting effective teamwork in healthcare settings.
