Citation

Livne Y, Goussinsky R. Nurs. Health Sci. 2018; 20(1): 89-98.

Affiliation

Department of Human Services, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel Valley, Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/nhs.12392

PMID

29178598

Abstract

Workplace bullying is a widespread and challenging problem in healthcare organizations, bearing negative consequences for individuals and organizations. Drawing on the job demands-resources theory, in this study, we examined the relationship between workplace bullying and burnout among healthcare employees, as well as the moderating role of job autonomy and occupational self-efficacy in this relationship. Using a cross-sectional design with anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from two samples of 309 healthcare employees in a mental health facility, and 105 nurses studying for their bachelor degree in health systems administration. The findings indicated that workplace bullying was positively related to burnout dimensions, and that this relationship was moderated by job autonomy and occupational self-efficacy resources. Job autonomy interacted with workplace bullying in predicting emotional exhaustion and depersonalization; the interaction of bullying with occupational self-efficacy significantly predicted depersonalization. These results underscore the importance of control-related resources in mitigating the harmful effects of workplace bullying on employees. Implications for research and managerial practices are discussed.

© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.

Language: en

Keywords

burnout; health care; job autonomy; occupational self-efficacy; workplace bullying