1
|
Charkhabi M, Firoozabadi A, Seidel L, Habibi Asgarabad M, De Paola F, Dutheil F. Work addiction risk, stress and well-being at work: testing the mediating role of sleep quality. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1352646. [PMID: 38966702 PMCID: PMC11222407 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1352646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Attention to work addiction risk is growing; however, more studies are needed to explore the possible impact of work addiction risk on various aspects of employees' work and life domains. Although several studies have considered the antecedents or consequences of work addiction risk, this study particularly focuses on sleep quality as a potential explanatory underlying mechanism in the relation between work addition risk and three outcome variables including stress at home, stress at work and well-being. Method The data was collected using an online platform and participants consisted of 188 French employees who were selected using simple random sampling method. Participants responded to the survey including the Work Addiction Risk Test (WART), stress at work, well-being, and sleep quality. The data was analyzed using JASP and SPSS-26 programs. Results The results revealed that there are significant positive relationships between work addiction risk and both stress at home and at work and negative relationships between work addiction risk and both sleep quality and well-being. In addition, the analyses of the mediation paths suggest the significant mediation role of sleep quality for the link between work addition risk and stress at work as well as the link between work addiction risk and well-being. Discussion Given the verified mediating role of sleep quality in the relationship between work addiction, stress and wellbeing, it is recommended that organizations and companies pay particular attention to their employees' sleep quality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Abbas Firoozabadi
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Laura Seidel
- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | | | | | - Frederic Dutheil
- Physiological and Psychosocial Stress, UMR CNRS 6024 LaPSCo, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Preventive and Occupational Medicine, University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Wittyfit, Paris, France
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Chang YP, Lee DC, Lee YH, Chiu MH. Nurses' perceived health and occupational burnout: A focus on sleep quality, workplace violence, and organizational culture. Int Nurs Rev 2024. [PMID: 38263534 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
Abstract
AIM This study investigates the mediation of sleep quality between perceived health and occupational burnout in hospital nurses, considering the moderation of workplace violence and organizational culture. BACKGROUND Occupational factors lead to physical and mental distress, burnout, and sleep issues in nurses. Approximately two-thirds of nurses experience burnout, impacting patient care quality and safety. Cultivating a positive organizational culture is essential for nursing workforce stability. METHODS This cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling to recruit 346 nurses from a teaching hospital in southern Taiwan in July-August 2020 (response rate: 87.3%). Self-administered questionnaires containing validated instruments were employed, including an adapted occupational burnout scale, the Chinese version of an organizational culture scale, a Perceived Health Questionnaire, a Workplace Violence Experience Scale, and the CPSQI; all instruments were reliable and valid. The analysis involved descriptive statistics, linear regression, and the Johnson-Neyman technique. RESULTS Nurses with better perceived health exhibited significantly lower occupational burnout (p < 0.001). Perceived health indirectly impacted burnout through sleep quality (p < 0.01) with organizational culture as a partial moderator. Bureaucratic organizational culture exacerbated this relationship. Additionally, decreased workplace violence moderated the connections among perceived health, sleep quality, and occupational burnout among nurses. CONCLUSIONS Given the inverse correlation between nurses' perceived health and occupational burnout and considering factors such as workplace violence, organizational culture, and sleep quality, healthcare institutions can proactively take steps to enhance nurses' overall well-being and mitigate burnout. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY By implementing wellness programs, mental health support, security training, robust reporting, and a zero-tolerance approach to violence, healthcare stakeholders can foster a safe and supportive work environment for nurses, thus improving well-being, patient outcomes, and healthcare quality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuan-Ping Chang
- Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
| | - De-Chih Lee
- Department of Information Management, Da-Yeh University, Dacun, Changhua, Taiwan
| | - Yi-Hua Lee
- Department of Administration, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
| | - Min-Hui Chiu
- Department of Nursing, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Zhang Y, Lei S, Chen L, Yang F. Influence of job demands on implicit absenteeism in Chinese nurses: mediating effects of work-family conflict and job embeddedness. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1265710. [PMID: 37936572 PMCID: PMC10627013 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1265710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose It has been widely noted that implicit absenteeism is common among nurses, with job demand influencing it. Theoretically, work-family conflict and job embeddedness may help link job demands to implicit absenteeism. However, the mediating effects of the two on the association between job demands and implicit absenteeism remain unclear. Thus, this study aims to explore the association between nurses' job demands and implicit absenteeism, and the chain mediating effect of work-family conflict and job embeddedness in this relationship. Patients and methods Data were collected from 1,420 nurses from five tertiary public hospitals in China. They were asked to respond to a questionnaire asking about job demands, implicit absenteeism, work-family conflict, and job embeddedness. The data were coded and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, hierarchical multiple regression analysis, and bootstrapping were used to analyze the extracted data. Results The mean score for implicit absenteeism was 17.75 ± 5.60. There was a significant correlation (p < 0.05) between nurses' job demands, work-family conflict, job embeddedness, and implicit absenteeism. Nurses' job demands directly influenced implicit absenteeism and indirectly influenced implicit absenteeism through the mediating effects of work-family conflict and job embeddedness. Furthermore, work-family conflict and job embeddedness have a chain effect on the association between job demands and implicit absenteeism. Conclusion The study found that nurses' job demands directly and positively influence implicit absenteeism, and indirectly influence implicit absenteeism through single and chain mediating effects of work-family conflict and job embeddedness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yujie Zhang
- School of Humanities and Management, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Shanyan Lei
- Second School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Liying Chen
- Department of Nursing, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, China
| | - Fang Yang
- School of Humanities and Management, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhou Y, Wang S, Liu M, Gan G, Qin N, Luo X, Zhang C, Xie J, Wang K, Cheng AS. The role of sleep quality and perceived stress on depressive symptoms among tertiary hospital nurses: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:416. [PMID: 37308915 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04936-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nurses in tertiary hospitals are at high risk for depression. Understanding sleep quality and perceived stress may contribute to nurses' mental health and health-related nursing productivity. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of sleep quality and perceived stress on depressive symptoms among nurses in tertiary hospitals. METHODS A total of 2,780 nurses (overall response rate = 91.1%) were recruited through a cross-sectional survey in 23 tertiary hospitals in China. Questionnaires included the Self-Rating Depression Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale. Variables that were significant in Chi-square tests were further entered into binary logistic stepwise regression. RESULTS The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 60.3% (n = 1,676), of which 97.4% (n = 1,633) were female, and 77.8% were younger than 35 years (n = 1,304). Nurses who had moderate, poor, severe sleep quality and poor perceived pressure were more likely to be depressed. Master's degree, 6-10 years of work, and physical activity were protective factors, while the opposite was the case for shift work and high dissatisfaction. CONCLUSIONS More than half of nurses working in tertiary care hospitals reported depressive symptoms, and lower sleep quality and higher perceived stress were more associated with this. Perceived stress is an interesting concept, which may provide a new entry point for the well-known idea that there is a relationship between poor sleep quality and depression. It is possible to reduce depressive symptoms among public hospital nurses by providing information on sleep health and stress relief.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Zhou
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Sha Wang
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Min Liu
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Gang Gan
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Ning Qin
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Xiaofei Luo
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Chun Zhang
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Jianfei Xie
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
| | - Kewei Wang
- Pediatrics Research Institute of Hunan Province, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
| | - Andy Sk Cheng
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zhang Y, Dugan AG, El Ghaziri M, Siddique S, Punnett L. Work-Family Conflict and Depression Among Healthcare Workers: The Role of Sleep and Decision Latitude. Workplace Health Saf 2023; 71:195-205. [PMID: 36636904 PMCID: PMC10655495 DOI: 10.1177/21650799221139998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Healthcare workers report a higher incidence of depression than the general population. Work-family conflict is a risk factor, but the mechanisms explaining its association with depression are not well understood. This study examines the potential mediating and moderating role of sleep and decision latitude in translating work-family conflict into depression. METHODS In 2018, a cross-sectional survey was collected from healthcare workers (n = 1,059) in five public sector facilities in the northeast United States. The survey included questions on participants' work-family conflict, depression, sleep duration and disturbances, decision latitude, and other work environments and socio-demographic characteristics. Multivariable linear and Poisson regression modeling were used to examine associations among variables. FINDINGS There was a significant association between work-family conflict and depression (β = 2.70, p < .001). Sleep disturbances, although not short sleep duration, partially mediated this association. The association between work family-conflict and depression was stronger among workers with low decision latitude. CONCLUSIONS Depression was prevalent among healthcare workers and was associated with work-family conflict. Sleep disturbances served as a significant mediator, while decision latitude modified the strength of the association. APPLICATION TO PRACTICE Evidence-based interventions seeking to alleviate the effect of work-family conflict and improve healthcare workers' mental health should consider promoting employee sleep quality and improving employees' decision-making on the job.
Collapse
|
6
|
Han S, Kwak S. The effect of sleep disturbance on the association between work-family conflict and burnout in nurses: a cross-sectional study from South Korea. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:354. [PMID: 36510296 PMCID: PMC9742643 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01114-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances can lead to work-family conflicts and affect the mental health of nurses. This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of sleep disturbance on the association between work-family conflict (WFC) and burnout in nurses. METHODS Responses to a questionnaire from 156 nurses working in a hospital in South Korea were analyzed. Multiple linear regression analysis and PROCESS Macro Model 4 were used to analyze the mediating effect of sleep disturbance on the relationship between WFC and burnout. A bootstrapping approach was used to test the statistical significance of the indirect parameter effects. RESULTS The WFC of nurses had a positive correlation with sleep disturbance and burnout. Moreover, sleep disturbance completely mediated the association between WFC and burnout. CONCLUSIONS Nursing administrators should pay careful attention to WFCs that interfere with nurses' sleep and reduce their sleep quality, and design suitable working schedules that minimize the effects of WFC. In addition, hospital administrators should improve shift scheduling to ensure good sleep quality and reduce the health effects of WFC among nurses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sujeong Han
- grid.411143.20000 0000 8674 9741College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
| | - Sungjung Kwak
- grid.411127.00000 0004 0618 6707Robotic Surgery Center, Konyang University Hospital, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365 Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Weale V, Lambert KA, Stuckey R, Graham M, Cooklin A, Oakman J. Working From Home During COVID-19: Does Work-Family Conflict Mediate the Relationship Between Workplace Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, and General Health? J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:848-855. [PMID: 35902340 PMCID: PMC9524521 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to investigate whether work-family conflict and/or family-work conflict mediated the relationship between workplace characteristics and general health and job satisfaction in a sample of workers working from home in a recommended/mandatory context due to COVID-19 measures. METHODS Data were collected via online questionnaire as part of the Employees Working from Home study. Analyses in this article used data collected at 2 time points 6 months apart, including 965 complete responses from the first questionnaire and 451 complete responses from the second questionnaire. RESULTS Relationships between predictor and outcome variables were in the directions expected, and both work-family conflict and family-work conflict mediated these relationships. CONCLUSIONS Work-life interaction partly explains the relationship between work characteristics and general health and job satisfaction health in a population undertaking involuntary working from home.
Collapse
|
8
|
Work-Family Conflict, Organizational Identification, and Professional Identification Among Chinese Nurses From a Resource Perspective. THE JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH : JNR 2022; 30:e230. [PMID: 36048967 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The miserable work conditions faced by many nurses around the world make them particularly prone to work-family conflict. PURPOSE This study was designed to explain from a resource perspective how and when nurses experiencing work-family conflict are more likely to exhibit decreased levels of organizational identification and professional identification. METHODS A time-separation research design was used, and data were collected from 322 nurses in five hospitals in China. All of the hypotheses were tested using conduct structural equation modeling. RESULTS The results showed that work-family conflict had negative effects on organizational identification and professional identification via emotional exhaustion. In addition, job meaningfulness may have a buffering effect on the negative impact of work-family conflict on emotional exhaustion, organizational identification, and professional identification. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The results advance knowledge on how and when work-family conflict damages organizational identification and professional identification. Providing family support, relieving emotional exhaustion, and enhancing job meaningfulness are necessary to support the organizational and professional identification of nurses.
Collapse
|
9
|
Zarei S, Fooladvand K. Mediating effect of sleep disturbance and rumination on work-related burnout of nurses treating patients with coronavirus disease. BMC Psychol 2022; 10:197. [PMID: 35962404 PMCID: PMC9372524 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-022-00905-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background COVID-19 has created significant and unprecedented psychological distress on nurses working with COVID-19 patients. Nurses dealing with such psychological distress are prone to burnout. This study examined the mediating role of sleep disturbance and rumination in the association between psychological distress and work-related burnout of nurses treating COVID-19 patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 26th February to 16th March 2021, on a sample of 250 nurses who were actively working during the COVID-19 pandemic in five referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Ruminative Responses Scale were used to collect data. Data analysis was based on pearson’ correlation analysis and path analysis. Results Psychological distress has a significant effect on job burnout. When sleep disturbances were modeled as a mediator, path coefficients of psychological distress showed a significant effect on job burnout. Also, according to the findings, rumination poses a significant mediating effect on the association between psychological distress and job burnout. Conclusion This study demonstrated the importance of designing psychological interventions intended to reduce sleep disturbances and rumination when experiencing stressful events to avoid job burnout among nurses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Salman Zarei
- Psychology Department, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
| | | |
Collapse
|
10
|
Mohamed BES, Ghaith RFAH, Ahmed HAA. Relationship between work–family conflict, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms among mental health nurses. MIDDLE EAST CURRENT PSYCHIATRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43045-022-00183-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Nursing has a reputation for being one of the most stressful occupations. As a result of their work, many nurses suffer from anxiety and depression. Nurses are also at risk of poor sleep owing to their work nature. This study aimed to examine the relationship between work–family conflict, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms among mental health nurses. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was utilized in this study. Setting/sample: This study was conducted at El Azazi Hospital for Mental Health, Al-Sharkia Governorate on 139 mental health nurses. Four tools were used in this study: Socio-demographic data sheet, Work–Family Conflict Scale, Arabic Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Arabic Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale.
Results
Results revealed that, a significant percentage of mental health nurses suffered from poor sleep quality and depressive symptoms, there were highly statistically significantly positive correlations between work–family conflict (WFC) and both of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and depressive symptoms among nurses.
Conclusions
Working with psychiatric patients affected their nurses, which disturbed their sleep quality and led to depressive symptoms. As well, increasing work–family conflict in mental health nurses leads to poor sleep quality and depressive symptoms. Family interference with work, sleep quality, and work interference with family were statistically significant predictors of depressive symptoms.
Collapse
|
11
|
Qi Q, Yan X, Gao M, Wu X, Zhang S, Dela Rosa RD, Zhang Y, Xu Y. A Study on the Relationship between Mental Resilience, Work-Family Conflict, and Anxiety of Nurses in Shandong, China. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:4308618. [PMID: 35572736 PMCID: PMC9095409 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4308618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Based on Freud's personality theory, 839 nurses from 5 public hospitals in Shandong Province were selected by the convenience sampling method. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the correlation among resilience, work-family conflict (WFC), and anxiety (SAS). The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship among resilience, WFC, and SAS of these nurses and to provide evidence with reducing WFC and SAS for the nurses. The results showed that the total score of resilience, WFC, and SAS was 58.00 ± 18.27, 53.46 ± 13.29, and 49.98 ± 14.73, respectively. There was 47.68% of the nurses that had anxiety, and 10.97% of the nurses had severe anxiety. There were significant differences in the score of SAS among the length of service, self-perceived health status, confidence in nursing professional development, WFC, and resilience (P < 0.05). This study draws the following conclusions: the proportion of anxiety is high, and the level of resilience is lower than the domestic norm. Length of service, self-perceived health status, confidence in nursing professional development, WFC, and resilience were the important influencing factors of anxiety. It is suggested that hospital managers should pay attention to the mental health of nurses, take active intervention measures according to the influencing factors of SAS, improve nurses' psychological resilience, reduce WFC and anxiety, improve nurses' mental health and well-being, and ensure nursing safety.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qin Qi
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Xiaoyun Yan
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Meng Gao
- Taian City First People's Hospital, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Xia Wu
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Shuhong Zhang
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Ronnell D. Dela Rosa
- Bataan Peninsula State University, College of Nursing and Midwifery, City of Balanga, 2100, Bataan, Philippines
- Philippine Women's University, School of Nursing, Manila 1004, Philippines
| | - Yan Zhang
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| | - Yuzhen Xu
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Borges EMDN, Sequeira CADC, Queirós CML, Mosteiro-Díaz MP. Workaholism and family interaction among nurses. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2021; 26:5945-5953. [PMID: 34909987 DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320212612.13842021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aims to identify the prevalence of workaholism and work-family interaction, their relationship and their variation according sociodemographic and occupational characteristics among nurses. A quantitative, descriptive, correlational and transversal study was conducted with a sample of 839 Portuguese nurses. Regarding workaholism, 27% of workaholic nurses were identified, scoring a higher mean value for excessive work. For work-family interaction, the dimensions showing the highest mean values were the negative work-family interaction and the positive family-work interaction. The variables identified as significant predictors of workaholism were the work-family interaction (39%), occupational variables (10.6%) and sociodemographic variables (1.2%). Among the occupational and professional variables, the women, age equal or less than 37 years and perception of stressful work, were highlighted. The confirmation of workaholism in nurses, as well as its predictive variables are significantly important for professionals and organizations to better understand the impact of this phenomenon, particularly in mental health and to encourage the development of programmes aiming to promote health at the workplace.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elisabete Maria das Neves Borges
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde. Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida. 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
| | - Carlos Alberto da Cruz Sequeira
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde. Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida. 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Occupational Stressors and Safety Behaviour among Oil and Gas Workers in Kuwait: The Mediating Role of Mental Health and Fatigue. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111700. [PMID: 34770215 PMCID: PMC8583007 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
This paper provides an examination of direct and mediated relationships among occupational stressors (responsibilities towards family and living environment), mental health (anxiety and depression), fatigue (physical and mental fatigue), and safety behaviour (safety compliance and safety participation). In this cross-sectional study, data were collected by means of a questionnaire among oil and gas workers (foreign employees working at a remote oil and gas field site located in Kuwait), during a two-month period (November-December 2018). Regression analyses (bivariate and hierarchical), carried out on 387 responses, were employed to test the links between occupational stressors, mental health, fatigue, and safety behaviour in the hypothesised model. The results provide support for the direct relationship in the model, in that both responsibilities towards family and living environment predicted safety behaviour participation. Further, the results provide partial support for the mediated relationships in the model, as mental health and fatigue were found to mediate the relationship of responsibilities towards family and living environment with safety participation behaviour. It is concluded that occupational stressors have a negative effect on safety behaviour, while mental health and fatigue can operate as risk factors. Given this, it is recommended that organisations need to enhance remote oil and gas workers' safety behaviour by encouraging them to effectively balance their stress, mental health, and level of fatigue. This can be achieved by actions such as promoting spirituality, boosting workers' resilience, providing recreational facilities and encouraging communications.
Collapse
|
14
|
Lu Y, Liu Q, Yan H, Gao S, Liu T. Job burnout and its impact on work ability in biosafety laboratory staff during the COVID-19 epidemic in Xinjiang. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:543. [PMID: 34732164 PMCID: PMC8563825 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03555-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased the physical and psychological stress of medical workers. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of job burnout and its impact on work ability among Biosafety Laboratory (BSL) staffs during the COVID-19 epidemic in Xinjiang. METHODS A total of 7911 qualified BSL staffs in Xinjiang were investigated by electronic questionnaires. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) was used for job burnout survey. Work Ability Index (WAI) was used for work ability survey. The prevalence and risk factors of job burnout in BSL staffs were analyzed through chi square test, t-test and one-way ANOVA. And then, the influence of demographic and job-related variables, i.e., confounding factors, were eliminated to the greatest extent by the propensity score analysis (PSA) method, to investigate the impact of job burnout on work ability in BSL staffs. RESULTS A total of 67.6% BSL staffs experienced job burnout. There were significant differences in the detection rate of job burnout among demographic and job-related variables, including gender, age, ethnicity, education, working years, professional title, marital status, number of night shift per month and overall sleep condition (all P < 0.05). The detection rate of job burnout in female was higher than that in male. The detection rates of job burnout in 45-50 years old, Han ethnicity, education of postgraduate or above, 11-20 years of working, intermediate professional title, married, staff with many night shifts per month and poor overall sleep condition were higher than that of other groups. The average burnout scores of the Emotional Exhaustion (EE), Cynicism (CY), Reduced Personal Accomplishment (PA) scale were 10.00 ± 5.99, 4.64 ± 4.59 and 15.25 ± 8.16, respectively. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the three dimensions of job burnout, i.e., EE, CY, PE, were negatively correlated with work ability and significantly affected the work ability of BSL staffs (all P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the prevalence of job burnout is extremely common among BSL staffs. In addition, the work ability decreases with the increase of job burnout and the improvement of job burnout can enhance work ability among BSL staffs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yaoqin Lu
- grid.13394.3c0000 0004 1799 3993Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011 Xinjiang China ,Urumqi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Urumqi, 830026 Xinjiang China
| | - Qi Liu
- grid.13394.3c0000 0004 1799 3993Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011 Xinjiang China
| | - Huan Yan
- grid.13394.3c0000 0004 1799 3993Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011 Xinjiang China ,Xinjiang Engineering Technology Research Center for Green Processing of Nature Product Center, Xinjiang Autonomous Academy of Instrumental Analysis, Urumqi, Xinjiang China
| | - Sunyujie Gao
- Urumqi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Urumqi, 830026 Xinjiang China
| | - Tao Liu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Qanash S, Alwafi H, Barasheed S, Bashnaini S, Andergiri R, Yaghmour L, Murad W, Shabrawishi M, Naser AY, Alsywid B. Impact of night shifts on sleeping patterns, psychosocial and physical well-being among healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046036. [PMID: 34475149 PMCID: PMC8413872 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Shift work and night shifts are very common in healthcare organisations worldwide. However, healthcare professionals doing shift work and night shifts are exposed to several stressors with psychological, social, physical and sleeping consequences. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of night shifts on the psychosocial, physical well-being and sleeping patterns of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. METHODS We conducted an observational cross-sectional study from July to September 2019 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling technique was used to recruit healthcare providers to participate in the study. The outcomes measured included the effect of working hours of healthcare workers on psychosocial and physical health, substance use, and sleep quality and patterns. Pearson's χ2 test was used to compare proportions, and Student's t-test/Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to examine the mean differences among different demographic groups. RESULTS A total of 352 healthcare providers were involved in the study, of whom only 272 were night shift workers. The mean level of job satisfaction was higher among day shift workers than night shift workers: the mean scores were 3.82 (SD=0.93) and 3.48 (SD=1.04), respectively, p=0.007. Moreover, social life was more adversely affected among night shift workers compared with day shift workers: 3.95 (SD=1.11) and 3.61 (SD=1.25), respectively, p<0.030. Likewise, family life was more adversely affected among night shift workers than day shift workers, with a mean of 3.92 (SD=1.10) and 3.50 (SD=1.21), respectively, p<0.006. Around 71% of night shift workers reported having poor-quality sleep compared with 50% of day shift workers (p=0.001). CONCLUSION Quality of life is poor among night shift workers than day shift workers, particularly concerning sleep and social and physical outcomes. Further research is needed to investigate factors associated with the quality of sleep and the psychosocial and physical well-being of healthcare professionals working night shifts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sultan Qanash
- Medicine Department, Minstry of the National Guard, Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Hassan Alwafi
- Faculty of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
| | - Shaima Barasheed
- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Shahad Bashnaini
- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Rahaf Andergiri
- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Loujain Yaghmour
- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Weam Murad
- Medicine Department, Minstry of the National Guard, Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammed Shabrawishi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Al Noor Specialist Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abdallah Y Naser
- Department of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, Isra University Faculty of Pharmacy, Amman, Jordan
| | - Basim Alsywid
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Research and Development Department, Planning and Organizational Excellence Administration, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Work-Family Spillover, Job Demand, Job Control, and Workplace Social Support Affect the Mental Health of Home-Visit Nursing Staff. J UOEH 2021; 43:51-60. [PMID: 33678786 DOI: 10.7888/juoeh.43.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to clarify the path by which high job demands on home-visit nursing staff affect their mental health through work-family negative spillover (WFNS, FWNS). The secondary purpose was to clarify the path by which high job control and high social support in the workplace positively affect the mental health of nursing home-visit staff through work-family positive spillover (WFPS, FWPS). A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 1,022 visiting nursing staff working at 108 visiting nursing stations in Fukuoka Prefecture in February, 2019. The measurement tools comprised sociodemographic factors, the Japanese version of the Survey Work-Home Interaction - NijmeGen (SWING-J), Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ-22), the Work-Family Culture Scale, and the K6 scale. Six models were determined in an analysis of the model: (1) working time load → WFNS → FWNS → psychological distress, (2) job demands → WFNS → FWNS → psychological distress, (3) job demands → psychological distress, (4) workplace support → job control → WFPS → psychological distress, (5) workplace support → WFPS → psychological distress, and (6) workplace support → psychological distress. This study clarified that job demands and working time load may adversely affect the mental health of home-visit nursing staff through the mediation of WFNS. It was also clarified that high job control and workplace support may have a positive effect on mental health through the mediation of WFPS.
Collapse
|
17
|
Bernuzzi C, Setti I, Maffoni M, Sommovigo V. From moral distress to burnout through work-family conflict: the protective role of resilience and positive refocusing. ETHICS & BEHAVIOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10508422.2021.1955682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Chiara Bernuzzi
- Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, Unit of Applied Psychology, University of Pavia
| | - Ilaria Setti
- Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, Unit of Applied Psychology, University of Pavia
| | - Marina Maffoni
- Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS
| | - Valentina Sommovigo
- Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, Unit of Applied Psychology, University of Pavia
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
ÇALIKUŞU İNCEKAR M, BALCI S, VURANKAYA E, TUNCEL B, ZOR E. The Relationship between Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors and Sleep Quality of Nurses Working in the Pediatrics Clinics:. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.727275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
|
19
|
Gillet N, Austin S, Fernet C, Sandrin E, Lorho F, Brault S, Becker M, Aubouin Bonnaventure J. Workaholism, presenteeism, work-family conflicts and personal and work outcomes: Testing a moderated mediation model. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:2842-2853. [PMID: 33870550 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES While research suggests that nurses who experience work-family conflicts (WFC) are less satisfied and perform less well, these negative outcomes may be more important for some nurses. This study proposes a mediated moderation model wherein the interaction between two individual characteristics, workaholism and presenteeism, relates to family life satisfaction and work performance with WFC mediating these relationships. BACKGROUND Because a limited number of nursing studies have examined the potential outcomes of workaholism and presenteeism, we extend past research to address the question of how workaholism and presenteeism affect nurses' functioning. DESIGN We used a cross-sectional questionnaire survey design to test our hypotheses. STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional research were followed in designing and reporting this study. METHODS A total of 419 nurses completed measures of workaholism, presenteeism, WFC, family life satisfaction and work performance. RESULTS Results revealed that the relationships between workaholism and outcomes (family life satisfaction and work performance) through WFC were stronger among nurses characterised by high levels of presenteeism. CONCLUSIONS These results revealed that high presenteeism may exacerbate the negative relationships of workaholism to family life satisfaction and work performance through WFC. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Healthcare organisations and managers should consider addressing work environment factors in their efforts to reduce the negative outcomes (e.g., low family satisfaction and work performance) of nurses' workaholism, presenteeism and WFC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nicolas Gillet
- QualiPsy EE 1901, Université de Tours, Tours, France.,Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), Paris, France
| | - Stéphanie Austin
- Département de gestion des ressources humaines, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
| | - Claude Fernet
- Département de gestion des ressources humaines, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
| | | | - Fanny Lorho
- QualiPsy EE 1901, Université de Tours, Tours, France
| | | | - Margaux Becker
- Département de psychologie, Université de Tours, Tours, France
| | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Effect of Work-Family Conflict, Psychological Job Demand, and Job Control on the Health Status of Nurses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073540. [PMID: 33805465 PMCID: PMC8037057 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Work-family conflicts (WFCs) are common in the healthcare sector and pose significant health risks to healthcare workers. This study examined the effect of WFCs on the health status and nurses' leaving intentions in Taiwan. A self-administered questionnaire was used to survey 200 female nurses' experiences of WFC from a regional hospital. Data on psychosocial work conditions, including work shifts, job control, psychological job demands, and workplace justice, were collected. Health conditions were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II and self-rated health. Leaving intentions were measured using a self-developed questionnaire. The participants' average work experience was 6.79 (Standard Deviation (SD) = 5.26) years, their highest educational level was university, and work shifts were mostly night and rotating shifts. Approximately 75.5% of nurses perceived high levels of WFCs. Leaving intentions were correlated with WFCs (r = 0.350, p < 0.01) and psychological work demands (r = 0.377, p < 0.01). After adjusting for age, educational level, and work characteristics, high levels of WFCs were associated with poor self-rated health, and depression, but not associated with high leaving intentions. Nurses' experiences of high levels of WFCs greatly affected their health status.
Collapse
|
21
|
Borges EMDN, Sequeira CADC, Queirós CML, Mosteiro-Díaz MP. Workaholism, engagement and family interaction: Comparative study in portuguese and spanish nurses. J Nurs Manag 2020; 29:731-740. [PMID: 33188639 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
AIM To identify and compare workaholism, engagement and family interaction levels among Portuguese and Spanish nurses. BACKGROUND The contribution of nursing management and leadership to workers' health and well-being is cardinal to ensure a healthy work environment. However, factors such as workaholism, engagement and family interaction can strongly influence nurses' performance, well-being and safety. METHOD A multicentre, comparative and cross-sectional study using 333 Portuguese (54.1%) and Spanish (45.9%) nurses working in hospitals. RESULTS Portuguese nurses showed higher levels for workaholism, negative work-family interaction and negative family-work interaction, while Spanish nurses presented higher levels of engagement, positive work-family interaction and positive family-work interaction. Gender, age, job experience time, academic training, working schedule and type of employment contract influenced workaholism, engagement and work-family interaction among nurses from both countries. CONCLUSION During their professional practice, nurses perceived their stress differently according to each country, with Portuguese nurses presenting worst psychological conditions than Spanish nurses, namely higher workaholism, negative work-family interactions and lower engagement. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Workaholism, engagement and work-family interaction are important areas in which nursing managers must invest to better respond to the new challenges of work contexts.
Collapse
|
22
|
Bani Issa W, Abdul Rahman H, Albluwi N, Samsudin ABR, Abraham S, Saqan R, Naing L. Morning and evening salivary melatonin, sleepiness and chronotype: A comparative study of nurses on fixed day and rotating night shifts. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:3372-3384. [PMID: 32969092 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To compare morning and evening salivary melatonin levels, sleep quality and chronotype between nurses working fixed day shifts and those working rotating night shifts. BACKGROUND Rotating night shift work is an inevitable part of nursing and is a major reason for disrupted sleep. DESIGN Cross-sectional comparative design. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTINGS We used cluster sampling to recruit 520 female nurses working fixed day and rotating night shifts in the United Arab Emirates. METHODS Morning and evening melatonin were measured from corresponding saliva samples. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index used to evaluate sleep quality and self-assessment of preferred circadian times was used to assess participants' chronotypes. Data were collected between October 2017-December 2018. RESULTS Rotating night shift nurses had significantly lower evening melatonin compared with the fixed day shift group. No significant difference was found in sleep quality between the groups, although more participants in the rotating night shift group (N = 110, 42.31%) expressed better sleep quality than those in the fixed day group (N = 90, 36.00). Participants in the rotating night shift group expressed better subjective sleep, longer sleep duration, less disturbed sleep and better daily function (p > .05) than the fixed day group. Rotating night shift participants were more likely to have evening or intermediate chronotypes and more likely to report alignment of shift work to their chronotype compared with fixed day shift participants (p = .001). Longer shift duration, marital status and city location were associated with reduced evening melatonin among nurses on rotating night shifts. CONCLUSION Rotating night shift nurses showed evidence of better sleep than those from the fixed day shift. Proper shift assignment, chronotype and alignment with shift work appeared to produce better sleep quality. IMPACT Organizational policy must consider a novel model for work schedules that allow adequate off-duty days for sleep recovery among nurses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wegdan Bani Issa
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Sciences Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,Health Promotion Research Group, Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Sciences Research, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| | - Hanif Abdul Rahman
- PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei.,Centre of Advanced Research (CARe), Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei
| | - Najila Albluwi
- Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Sciences Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| | - A B Rani Samsudin
- College of Dental Medicine, Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| | - Suma Abraham
- Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Sciences Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| | - Roba Saqan
- Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Sciences Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| | - Lin Naing
- PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Qi L, Cai D, Liu B, Feng T. Effect of workplace ostracism on emotional exhaustion and unethical behaviour among Chinese nurses: A time-lagged three-wave survey. J Adv Nurs 2020. [PMID: 32347558 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
AIM This study examined the following: (a) the impact of nurses' workplace ostracism on unethical behaviour; (b) mediating role of emotional exhaustion between nurses' workplace ostracism and unethical behaviour; and (c) moderating effect of hostile attribution bias. BACKGROUND While unethical behaviour is a workplace phenomenon that can negatively influence the sustainable development of settings, few nurse studies have explored it. This study identified an interpersonal antecedent of unethical behaviour: workplace ostracism. DESIGN A time-lagged three-wave survey was conducted over 3 months (November 2016-January 2017) to collect data. METHODS Nurses (N = 530) from three hospitals in China completed three anonymous self-reported questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, and moderated mediation tests were performed, and data analysed using SPSS 23.0 and Mplus7.4. RESULTS Workplace ostracism positively influenced nurses' unethical behaviour and emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between workplace ostracism and unethical behaviour. Nurses' hostile attribution bias moderated the effect of workplace ostracism on emotional exhaustion and unethical behaviour. CONCLUSION Workplace ostracism was an important interpersonal factor predicting unethical behaviour. Nurse supervisors should establish a harmonious interpersonal environment and be aware of hostile attribution bias to prevent nurses' unethical behaviour. IMPACT Workplace ostracism is a pervasive phenomenon in the nursing workplace that contributes to unethical behaviour. Nurse supervisors and staff should together establish harmonious working environments without workplace ostracism. Nurse supervisors should pay attention to nurses' emotions and conduct psychological counselling to minimize the negative effects of workplace ostracism. This study contributed to understanding how and why nurses engaged in unethical behaviour.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Qi
- Department of Human Resource and Organizational Behavior, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
| | - Di Cai
- Department of Human Resource Management, Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | - Bing Liu
- Department of Human Resource Management, Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | - Taiwen Feng
- Department of Business Administration, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Analyzing the Job Demands-Control-Support Model in Work-Life Balance: A Study among Nurses in the European Context. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082847. [PMID: 32326169 PMCID: PMC7215557 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
The balance of personal life with professional life is a topical issue that is increasingly worrisome due to globalization, the rapid introduction of new technologies into all areas of human life, the overlap between time between work and family, new organizational systems, and changes in the nature of work. This problem is accentuated by professions subjected to intense labor demands, as is the case of nurses. Adopting the Job Demand–Control–Support model, the main purpose of this research is to analyze how these factors lead to a greater or lesser degree of work–life balance. The research proposes a logistic regression model, which was constructed with a sample of 991 nursing professionals from the V European Working Conditions Survey. The results obtained confirm, on the one hand, that there is a significant effect of physical demands (but not psychological demands) on work–life balance. On the other hand, the moderating effects of job control are partially confirmed for psychological demands, and those of supervisor support (but not co-worker support) are partially confirmed for physical demands. In conclusion, the present research shows that effective management of nurses’ work context can decisively contribute to finding the difficult balance between personal and professional time.
Collapse
|
25
|
Song Y, Yang F, Sznajder K, Yang X. Sleep Quality as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Job Burnout Among Chinese Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:566196. [PMID: 33281640 PMCID: PMC7691233 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.566196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Job burnout has become an increasing prevailing phenomenon among nurses in both developed and developing countries. There is a paucity of research exploring the relationship between perceived stress (i.e., the level of one's perception or appraisal of stress rather than objective stressful events) and job burnout and no existing literature examining the mediating role of sleep quality in the relationship between these two constructs. The objective of the study was to examine if sleep quality mediates the relationship between perceived stress and job burnout. Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected from a total of 1,013 nurses working in six public tertiary hospitals in China. The self-administered questionnaire included demographic information, the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Perceived Stress Scale. Hierarchical multiple regression (HMR) analyses were performed to examine the contribution of each covariate to the prediction of job burnout. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test whether the proposed relationships between variables involved existed. Results: Both perceived stress and poor sleep quality exhibited strong positive associations with job burnout among Chinese nurses. The SEM analysis confirmed the direct pathway from perceived stress to burnout and the indirect pathway mediated by sleep quality. The direct effect of perceived stress on job burnout was found to be statistically significant and positive (β = 0.69, p < 0.05). There existed statistically significant effects of sleep quality on both perceived stress (β = 0.48) and job burnout (β = 0.29). The path coefficients of perceived stress on job burnout were significantly reduced (β = 0.56) when sleep quality was modeled as a mediator. The bias-corrected and accelerated bootstrap test revealed that sleep quality had a significant mediating effect on the relationship between perceived stress and job burnout (a * b = 0.139, BCa 95%, CI: 0.110~0.174). Conclusion: Perceived stress might exert significant effects on burnout both directly and indirectly through the mediating role of sleep quality. Efforts to reduce burnout among nurses in clinical settings may benefit from interventions for coping with perceived stress and practices for promoting healthy sleep.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Song
- School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
| | - Fengzhi Yang
- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
| | - Kristin Sznajder
- College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, United States
| | - Xiaoshi Yang
- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
| |
Collapse
|