Nurses' Work Environment and Psychological Capital: Predictors of Workplace Bullying

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University.

2 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University.

3 Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University

Abstract

Background: Predictors of workplace bullying should be identified and eradicated to
reduce negative consequences on patients, staff, and health care organizations. Aim: To
explore the effect of the work environment and psychological capital on nurses' perception of
workplace bullying. Methods: Descriptive correlational design was used. Nursing work
environment scale, psychological capital scale, and negative acts- revised scale were used for
collecting data from nurses. Results: Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that
Psychological capital, nursing work environment, experience, and educational level are
independent predictors of workplace bullying score with R2of 0.26, 0.06, 0.03, and 0.02
respectively. Conclusion: Nurses' work environment and psychological capital were
negatively correlated with workplace bullying. Recommendations: To reduce workplace
bullying among nurses, nursing managers should create a positive work environment
characterized by a quality of leadership, effective work system, low interpersonal conflict,
and provides support for nurses. Psychological capital training programs should be
developed to reduce the probability of victimization of the workplace bullying, increase
nurses’ ability to cope with adversity, and help nurses to face challenging situations with
positivity.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 11, Issue 3
September 2020
Pages 92-103

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