The mediating role of work alienation in the effect of workplace loneliness on nurses’ performance

Amarat, Mustafa; Akbolat, Mahmut; Ünal, Özgün; Karakaya, Bilge Güneş

doi:10.1111/jonm.12710

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“…According to these results, both H1 and H2 hypotheses were accepted. The findings of similar studies for hospital employees support these results as well [44][45][46][47][48].…”

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Effect of Loneliness in the Workplace on Employees’ Job Performance: A Study for Hospital Employees

Deniz¹

2019

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Loneliness has become one of the most important problems of our time. Loneliness can be seen not only in daily life but also in the workplaces. Loneliness in the workplace has many negative effects on both employees and organizations. In this study, it was aimed to reveal the effect of loneliness in the workplace on the job performance of employees in terms of private hospitals. The study was held in Istanbul, Turkey from August 2019 to October 2019. The data of the study were collected from the employees of the private hospitals operating in Istanbul through the survey method. 393 valid questionnaires were collected for the study. When the study was completed, the loneliness levels of the participants in the workplace were found to be generally low and their job performances were to be high. As a result of the study, it was found that there is a statistically significant, negative and moderate relationship between all dimensions of loneliness in the workplace and the employees' job performance. Also, it was found that all dimensions of loneliness in the workplace negatively affect the job performance of employees. The results of this study indicate that loneliness in the workplace is a determinant for the employees' job performance According to the results of the study, hospital managements were suggested to carry out some studies in order to ensure that employees do not experience loneliness in the workplace and to improve their job performance.

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“…According to these results, both H1 and H2 hypotheses were accepted. The findings of similar studies for hospital employees support these results as well [44][45][46][47][48].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

Effect of Loneliness in the Workplace on Employees’ Job Performance: A Study for Hospital Employees

Deniz¹

2019

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“…Our study contributes to the field of caring sciences in general, and nursing in particular, by furthering our understanding of workplace loneliness. Studies have found that nurses' loneliness in the workplace may lead to a decline in their job performance (Amarat et al, 2019). In the present study, we developed a theoretical model to assess how we might be able to reduce the negative feeling of loneliness.…”

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“…Specifically, we examine social interaction variables (leader–member exchange, trust and communication frequency) in addition to workplace meaningfulness as possible predictors of workplace loneliness. As improved workplace relationships (leader–member and organisation–member; Lam & Lau, 2012), formal/informal manager support (Amarat et al, 2019), trust in the leader and work meaningfulness (Wright, 2005) have all been suggested as variables that increase positive emotions for employees, we predict that these dimensions will negatively predict loneliness.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Studies have demonstrated that loneliness at work could be due to the lower quality of interpersonal relationships (Silman & Dogan, 2013; Wright et al, 2006). Although loneliness has been found to be common among nurses, very few studies have looked for reasons why nurses might experience loneliness at work (Amarat, Akbolat, Ùnal, & Karakaya, 2019). In their work environment, nurses experience stress, both psychologically and physically, which can result in burnout (Gómez‐Salgado et al, 2019) and feelings of loneliness (Seppala & King, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Predicting workplace loneliness in the nursing profession

2020

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Aim:This study examined a model investigating how social interaction variables (leader-member exchange (interactions between managers and nurses), trust, and communication frequency) and work meaningfulness influence nurses' experiences of workplace loneliness. Background:As workplace loneliness can result in lower job satisfaction and a decrease in workers' health, understanding the contributing factors to loneliness at work is important. Method:In this cross-sectional study, Turkish nurses (N = 864) completed self-report scales measuring social exchange between leaders and members, trust in leaders, communication frequency, work meaningfulness, and loneliness. To avoid fatigue and method variance influence, scales were completed over two testing times (separated by a month). Results:Workplace loneliness was associated with less social interaction with leaders (lower leader-member exchange and frequency of communication), less trust in leaders, and lower reports of meaningful work. Conclusion:The results suggest that workplace loneliness can be reduced when managers exchange more information and communicate more frequently with their nurses. Workplace loneliness is also reduced when nurses trust their leaders and find their work meaningful. Implications for Nursing Management:Managers supervising nurses need to be aware that workplace loneliness occurs and that their interactions and relationships with the nurses will have an impact on experienced workplace loneliness. K E Y W O R D S communication frequency, LMSX, nurses, trust in leader, Turkey, work meaningfulness, workplace loneliness | 711 ARSLAN et AL.

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“…Nurses described that when they cared for the same older adult there could be situations where the regulations of the health care system and social care system were contradictory. Teamwork is important in buffering the work-related stress and reducing negative feelings of loneliness and alienation [ 29 ]. Therefore, there is a need for the managers of the organization to create an environment where nurses have easy access to GPs, while ensuring effective health service delivery.…”

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Nurses’ Experiences of Promoting Healthy Aging in the Municipality: A Qualitative Study

Drevenhorn

Carlsson

2020

Healthcare

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The purpose of this study was to describe nurses’ experiences of promoting healthy aging in municipalities. A descriptive qualitative research design based on semi-structured interviews with 13 nurses was employed. The nurses described the importance of giving older adults the possibility to live as individuals, but also that the organization matters as too does the nurses’ own desire to work professionally and with passion. Nurses in the municipality noticed that in today’s world, there is a changing perspective of older adults. They more often want to continue their previous life and care greatly about quality of life and because of this, they also expect more service from their health care. Our study suggests that nurses should be supported to specialize in elderly care and measures should be taken to reduce the gap between vision and reality when it comes to team work.

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The mediating role of work alienation in the effect of workplace loneliness on nurses’ performance

Cited by 67 publications

References 28 publications

Effect of Loneliness in the Workplace on Employees’ Job Performance: A Study for Hospital Employees

Effect of Loneliness in the Workplace on Employees’ Job Performance: A Study for Hospital Employees

Predicting workplace loneliness in the nursing profession

Nurses’ Experiences of Promoting Healthy Aging in the Municipality: A Qualitative Study

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