The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
<b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to explore the relationships between burnout, emotional intelligence (EI), and work engagement (WE) among hospital nurses. Specifically, it examined the mediating role of burnout in the relationship between EI and WE. <b>Background</b>: Nurses are...
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| author | Bushra Alshammari Petelyne Pangket Awatif Alrasheeday Nadiah Baghdadi Sameer A. Alkubati Dolores Cabansag Neriza Gugoy Sahar Mazied Alshammari Abdulaziz Alanazi Mohammed Dhaifallah Alanezi Tahani Alshammari Randy Mateo Valdez Salman Alshammari Laila Alharbi Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar Alia Alshammari Farhan Alshammari |
| author_facet | Bushra Alshammari Petelyne Pangket Awatif Alrasheeday Nadiah Baghdadi Sameer A. Alkubati Dolores Cabansag Neriza Gugoy Sahar Mazied Alshammari Abdulaziz Alanazi Mohammed Dhaifallah Alanezi Tahani Alshammari Randy Mateo Valdez Salman Alshammari Laila Alharbi Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar Alia Alshammari Farhan Alshammari |
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| description | <b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to explore the relationships between burnout, emotional intelligence (EI), and work engagement (WE) among hospital nurses. Specifically, it examined the mediating role of burnout in the relationship between EI and WE. <b>Background</b>: Nurses are frequently exposed to emotionally and physically demanding environments, which may lead to sustained occupational stress. Prolonged exposure to such conditions can contribute to burnout, adversely affecting both personal well-being and professional performance. EI is increasingly recognised as a protective factor that may alleviate burnout and enhance WE. <b>Methods</b>: A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational design was employed. A quota sampling technique was used to select 336 nurses working in public healthcare facilities in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using standardised self-report instruments: the 14-item Shirom–Melamed Burnout Questionnaire (SMBM), the short-form Genos Emotional Intelligence Inventory (Genos EI), and the 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). Structural equation modelling examined associations and the mediating role of burnout between EI and WE. <b>Results</b>: EI was positively associated with WE and negatively with burnout. Burnout, in turn, was negatively associated with WE. Mediation analysis confirmed that burnout partially mediated the effect of EI on WE, indicating that EI nurses were less likely to experience burnout and more likely to remain engaged in their roles. <b>Discussion</b>: The results emphasise the role of EI in reducing burnout and enhancing WE among nurses. Burnout partially mediates this relationship, suggesting that EI influences WE both directly and indirectly. <b>Conclusions and Implications for Nursing</b>: Integrating EI training into professional development and implementing measures to reduce burnout may improve WE and retention. Policy efforts should ensure supportive work environments and adequate staffing to sustain nurse well-being. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d895032c74cd49419b9cbba5a0afea592025-08-20T03:27:25ZengMDPI AGNursing Reports2039-439X2039-44032025-06-0115620810.3390/nursrep15060208The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling ApproachBushra Alshammari0Petelyne Pangket1Awatif Alrasheeday2Nadiah Baghdadi3Sameer A. Alkubati4Dolores Cabansag5Neriza Gugoy6Sahar Mazied Alshammari7Abdulaziz Alanazi8Mohammed Dhaifallah Alanezi9Tahani Alshammari10Randy Mateo Valdez11Salman Alshammari12Laila Alharbi13Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar14Alia Alshammari15Farhan Alshammari16Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaMedical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaNursing Administration Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaNursing Management and Education Department, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi ArabiaMedical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaMedical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaMedical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaMaternal and Child Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 6th Floor-Room 06.313, 97 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7BL, UKMedical Supplies, Purchasing and Contracts Department, Hail Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaTechnical Support in Supply Chain Management, Hail Health Cluster, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaMedical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaEmergency Department, King Khalid Hospital, Hail 55421, Saudi ArabiaEmergency Department, King Salman Specialist Hospital, Hail Health Cluster, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Management Information System, College of Businesses, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia<b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to explore the relationships between burnout, emotional intelligence (EI), and work engagement (WE) among hospital nurses. Specifically, it examined the mediating role of burnout in the relationship between EI and WE. <b>Background</b>: Nurses are frequently exposed to emotionally and physically demanding environments, which may lead to sustained occupational stress. Prolonged exposure to such conditions can contribute to burnout, adversely affecting both personal well-being and professional performance. EI is increasingly recognised as a protective factor that may alleviate burnout and enhance WE. <b>Methods</b>: A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational design was employed. A quota sampling technique was used to select 336 nurses working in public healthcare facilities in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using standardised self-report instruments: the 14-item Shirom–Melamed Burnout Questionnaire (SMBM), the short-form Genos Emotional Intelligence Inventory (Genos EI), and the 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). Structural equation modelling examined associations and the mediating role of burnout between EI and WE. <b>Results</b>: EI was positively associated with WE and negatively with burnout. Burnout, in turn, was negatively associated with WE. Mediation analysis confirmed that burnout partially mediated the effect of EI on WE, indicating that EI nurses were less likely to experience burnout and more likely to remain engaged in their roles. <b>Discussion</b>: The results emphasise the role of EI in reducing burnout and enhancing WE among nurses. Burnout partially mediates this relationship, suggesting that EI influences WE both directly and indirectly. <b>Conclusions and Implications for Nursing</b>: Integrating EI training into professional development and implementing measures to reduce burnout may improve WE and retention. Policy efforts should ensure supportive work environments and adequate staffing to sustain nurse well-being.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/6/208burnoutemotional intelligencework engagementnurseshospitalsnursing |
| spellingShingle | Bushra Alshammari Petelyne Pangket Awatif Alrasheeday Nadiah Baghdadi Sameer A. Alkubati Dolores Cabansag Neriza Gugoy Sahar Mazied Alshammari Abdulaziz Alanazi Mohammed Dhaifallah Alanezi Tahani Alshammari Randy Mateo Valdez Salman Alshammari Laila Alharbi Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar Alia Alshammari Farhan Alshammari The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach Nursing Reports burnout emotional intelligence work engagement nurses hospitals nursing |
| title | The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach |
| title_full | The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach |
| title_fullStr | The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach |
| title_short | The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach |
| title_sort | mediating role of burnout in the relationship between emotional intelligence and work engagement among hospital nurses a structural equation modeling approach |
| topic | burnout emotional intelligence work engagement nurses hospitals nursing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/6/208 |
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