scholarly journals Direct and Indirect Effects of Belief in a Just World and Supervisor Support on Burnout via Bullying

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascale Desrumaux ◽  
Nicolas Gillet ◽  
Caroline Nicolas
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Just World ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Protective Resources

The aim of the study was to examine the mediating role of workplace bullying in how supervisor support and belief in a just world (BJW) are related to emotional exhaustion. A cross-sectional quantitative study using anonymous self-report questionnaires was conducted with 434 workers in France. The model was tested using a path analysis. First, the results revealed that BJW and support from the hierarchy were negatively related to emotional exhaustion. BJW and supervisor support were also negatively related to workplace bullying. Finally, harassment at work was positively related to emotional exhaustion. More generally, the results showed that social support from one’s superior and BJW were directly and indirectly related to emotional exhaustion via bullying at work. Our model thus suggests that BJW and supervisor support can be protective resources against bullying and exhaustion. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the present study, as well as some avenues for future research.

The Mediating Role of Job Feedback in the Relationship Between Neuroticism and Emotional Labor

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 649-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian An Zhong ◽  
Zhong-Liang Cao ◽  
Yuanyuan Huo ◽  
Ziguang Chen ◽  
Wing Lam
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Labor ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Surface Acting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deep Acting ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The associations between neuroticism, employees' preference of emotional labor strategies, and job feedback were investigated using a cross-sectional self-report questionnaire survey. The mediating effect of job feedback was tested using regression analysis with a sample of 168 nurses. Results showed that neuroticism was associated more with surface acting, and less with both deep acting and job feedback; job feedback fully mediated the relationship between neuroticism and deep acting. Implications and directions for future research and practices are suggested.

Hospital Nurses in Comparison to Community Nurses: Motivation, Empathy, and the Mediating Role of Burnout

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asnat Dor ◽  
Michal Mashiach Eizenberg ◽  
Ofra Halperin
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Clinic ◽  
Mediating Role

Background Hospital nurses’ experience of their profession differs from that of community clinic nurses due to different working conditions and settings. Purpose To compare hospital nurses and community clinic nurses as to the mediating role of burnout on motivation and empathy. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 457 nurses completed four questionnaires: Demographic, Motivation Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire. Results Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization among hospital nurses were significantly higher than among community nurses. No significant differences were found in personal accomplishment, empathy, and motivation between the groups. Empathy and motivation were more strongly correlated among hospital nurses than among community nurses. Burnout was found to be a significant mediator between empathy and motivation in both groups but in each group by different burnout subscales. Conclusions To reduce burnout, leaders in the nursing field must enhance conditions in the hospital nurses’ work environment to lower levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization; community nurses should be guided to improve their attitudes toward their on-the-job performance to promote their personal accomplishment. Understanding the differences could direct policy makers’ desire toward enacting policies that accommodate these differences and focus on the needs of both groups of professionals.

How belief in a just world might shape responses to discrimination: A case study of left-behind children in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Lan ◽  
Xuji Jia ◽  
Xia Liu
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Just World ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Children's Behaviors

Background: Previous study has indicated that perceived discrimination affected the children’s behaviors, but whether belief in a just world moderates the relationship between perceived discrimination and problem behaviors among left-behind children and whether there are differences between boys and girls are still unknown. Aims: This study aims at exploring whether perceived discrimination influences the left-behind children’s behaviors and the moderating role of belief in a just world among both boys and girls. Methods: Using cross-sectional data on rural left-behind children in Henan Province of China, this study examined the relationships among perceived discrimination (personal and group), belief in a just world and problem behaviors for both boys and girls. The participants included 336 boys and 310 girls. Self-report questionnaires captured perceived discrimination, belief in a just world and problem behaviors. Results: The results demonstrated that Chinese left-behind boys who perceived a high amount of personal discrimination were prone to exhibit problem behaviors. Yet, neither perceived personal nor group discrimination was associated with problem behaviors among the left-behind girls. Moreover, the children’s belief in a just world moderated the association between perceived discrimination and problem behaviors among the boys; in those who reported higher levels of belief in a just world, the negative effect of perceived personal discrimination on problem behaviors appeared weaker, comparing to those who reported lower levels of belief in a just world. In addition, the negative effect of perceived group discrimination on problem behaviors appeared stronger among the left-behind boys who reported higher levels of belief in a just world. Conclusion: Belief in a just world provided a protect function for the left-behind children when facing perceived personal discrimination. More attention should be paid on belief in a just world, perceived discrimination and problem behaviors among left-behind children.

Creative climate and organisational resilience: the mediating role of innovation

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 564-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Mafabi ◽  
John C. Munene ◽  
Augustine Ahiauzu
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Creative Climate ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the mediation role of innovation between creative climate and organisational resilience. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a cross-sectional design to collect data about the study variables from parastatal managers using self-administered questionnaires. Hierarchical regression and Medigraph were used to test hypotheses. Findings – Creative climate has a significant association with innovation and organisational resilience. Innovation partially mediates the effect of creative climate on organisational resilience. Research limitations/implications – The sample size was small involving only parastatals. The results may be different in an expanded public sector. The study was cross-sectional that is limited in examining long-term effects of creative climate and innovation on organisational resilience. Therefore, a longitudinal study design is proposed for future research. Practical implications – Managers in parastatals need to provide a conducive creative climate that promotes innovations for organisational resilience. Originality/value – The study provides empirical evidence on the mediation role of innovation in the relationship between creative climate and organisational resilience in a public sector. The evidence shows the contribution of innovation in striving for organisational resilience based on the creative climate.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Rumination in the Relationship between Loneliness and Depression in University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 447-457
Author(s):  
Ines Luttenbacher ◽  
Jamie S. Breukel ◽  
Maheen M. Adamson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: While mitigation procedures are needed to prevent the continuous spread of COVID-19, they may, in turn, negatively impact individuals’ mental health. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the relationships between loneliness, rumination, and depression, as well as the mediating role of rumination in the relationship between loneliness and depression in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was circulated, collecting a final sample of 288 university students (Mage = 22.01, SD = 3.45, range = 18–55, 75.7% female). Study variables were measured utilizing self-report questionnaires. Results: In line with the hypotheses, rumination partially mediated the relationship between loneliness and depression. Discussion: Therefore, ruminative thoughts may be one of the key factors contributing to lonely university students’ susceptibility to depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nurses Between the Hammer and the Anvil: Analyzing the Role of the Workplace Prevention Climate in Reducing Internal and External Violence

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-375
Author(s):  
Sara Viotti ◽  
Gloria Guidetti ◽  
Daniela Converso
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Violence Prevention Climate

The aim of this study was to test a model including relationships among internal and external violence, workplace violence-prevention climate, exhaustion, and intention to leave (ITL) in a sample of nurses. Data were collected by a self-report questionnaire involving nurses (n = 313) from two multispecialist hospitals in Italy. The survey was cross-sectional and nonrandomized. Path analyses showed the presence of the mediating role of internal violence between workplace prevention climate and exhaustion, as well as the mediating function of both types of violence between workplace prevention climate and ITL. Moreover, an indirect effect through exhaustion between internal violence and ITL was highlighted. These findings suggested that organizations that invest in preventive measures may reduce incidents of violence and, in turn, prevent negative consequences on worker well-being.

Supervisor support and pro-environmental behavior: the mediating role of LMX

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 1045-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Gkorezis
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
Mediating Mechanisms ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the mediating mechanisms of the relationship between supervisor support and pro-environmental behavior. To this end, the quality of the dyadic exchanges between supervisor and subordinates was used. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from two different samples. In order to test the present hypotheses hierarchical regression and bootstrapping analysis were conducted. Findings – In congruence with the hypotheses, the results showed that leader-member exchange (LMX) served as a mediator in the relationship between supervisor support and pro-environmental behavior. Research limitations/implications – Data were drawn using a cross-sectional design. As a result, it is precarious to assess causality among the constructs. Furthermore, both studies collected data from a single source, namely employees, and this may inflate the present relationships due to common method bias. Originality/value – To the best of author’s knowledge, no prior empirical study has examined the pivotal role of LMX in affecting employees’ pro-environmental behavior.

Students’ Expectations and Students’ Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Excellent Teacher Behaviors

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Geier
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Teacher Behaviors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Professional Competency ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Students Satisfaction

This study sought to investigate whether teacher behaviors, within the Teacher Behavior Checklist dimensions of caring and supportive and professional competency and communication skills, relate to students’ satisfaction. Additionally, it assessed the influence of the importance students set on teacher behaviors on students’ satisfaction. Cross-sectional survey data were analyzed using hierarchical linear regression and mediation analysis. Results suggested teacher behaviors within the caring and supportive dimension is the dominant predictor of students’ satisfaction. Behaviors according to professional competency and communication skills were also related to students’ satisfaction but to a lesser degree. Results showed that students’ importance for behaviors did mediate the relationship between teacher behaviors and students’ satisfaction with both caring and supportive and professional competency and communication skills. Theoretical and practical implications for excellent teacher behaviors are discussed including recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals Workplace Bullying as a Risk Factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Mediating Role of Job-Related Psychological Strain

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Vignoli ◽  
Dina Guglielmi ◽  
Cristian Balducci ◽  
Roberta Bonfiglioli
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Related Strain ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Indirect Relationship

Workplace bullying is considered by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work one of the emerging psychosocial risk factors that could negatively affect workers’ health. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the process that leads from bullying to negative health (such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)), testing the mediating role of job-related strain. Data were collected on 512 workers (62.9% female; mean age = 43.6 years) of a retail chain who filled in a self-report questionnaire after a one-hour training session on work-related stress. Data analyses were performed controlling for potentially confounding variables (i.e., gender, age, organizational role, type of contract, and perceived physical job demands). Preacher and Hayes analytical approach was used to test the indirect relationship between bullying and MSDs. Results showed that work-related strain mediates the relationship between bullying and MSDs considered (low back, upper back, and neck) except for MSDs of the shoulders. Our study confirms the role played by bullying and job-related strain in determining workers’ MSDs.

scholarly journals Engaging Through Purpose: The Mediating Role of Person–Organizational Purpose Fit in the Relationship Between Perceived Organizational Purpose and Work Engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-105
Author(s):  
Ramon van Ingen ◽  
Melanie De Ruiter ◽  
Pascale Peters ◽  
Bas Kodden ◽  
Henry Robben
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Organizational Purpose ◽  
Person Organization Fit ◽  
The Relationship

Drawing from self-determination theory and person-organization fit theory, the present study contributes to the literature on organizational purpose by examining the relationship between perceived organizational purpose and work engagement and the mediating role of person-organizational purpose (P-OP) fit herein. Based on data from a cross-sectional quantitative study among 517 knowledge workers from five financial service organizations, we tested two possible psychological mechanisms underlying the direct and indirect relationships between perceived organizational purpose and work engagement. The results of our structural equation modelling confirmed the hypothesized indirect effect model in which perceived organizational purpose was positively associated with work engagement, both directly and indirectly via P-OP fit. These findings show that organizational purpose has the capacity to directly and indirectly foster work engagement. The study suggests avenues for future research in OB, strategic HRM, and marketing.

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