Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support on a Relationship between Job Burnout and Mental Well Being – A study of Private Hospital Nurses

Abstract

It is well documented fact that nursing is a stressful profession. The current study was undertaken to understand the impact of job burnout (JB) on mental well-being (MWB) and the role perceived organizational support (POS) plays to diminish negative impact of job burnout on mental well-being of nurses working in private hospitals. Perceived organizational support was expected to mediate between the relationship of job burnout and mental well-being. Data was collectedthrough a survey of 150 nurses. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the mediation on POS. The results show strong correlation between job burnout (JB), perceived organizational support (POS) and mental well-being (MWB). POS partially mediates on the link between JB and MWB. These results focus on the importance of organizational support in ensuring the mental well-being of individuals. Hospital management must enact measures to provide support to nurses through proper compensation; acknowledgement and recognition of their efforts that will help protect their mental well-being.