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Purpose: Individuals can face many negative things throughout their lives. The high levels of psychological stability of individuals make it easier for them to cope with these disadvantages. The high levels of psychological strength of individuals are also an important advantage for the work life and benefit the employees in many matters. One of the benefits of psychological well-being is the reduction of work stress for employees. This study aimed at determining whether the psychological stability of the hospital employees and the work stress levels differ according to demographic characteristics; also the relationship between the psychological stability and the work stress levels. Method: The research was carried out in Istanbul in January 2020 - May 2020. The research data was collected from individuals working in private hospitals operating in Istanbul. The research data is collected through the survey method. In the study, 391 forms were collected. The findings: The research has determined that the psychological stability and work stress levels of the participants are at a medium level. It was determined that the levels of psychological stability and work stress did not statistically vary depending on the age, education status and time of work at the hospital. However, it has been determined that the levels of psychological stability and work stress statistically vary in the gender of the participants and their job at the hospital. The research finds that there is a statistically meaningful, negative and medium-level relationship between psychological stability and work stress. It has also been determined that psychological stability affects work stress in a negative direction. The results of this study show that psychological stability is a determiner of work stress. In the framework of the research results, it is recommended that the hospital management performs some studies to improve the mental strength of employees and reduce work stress.

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