Abstract
Objective To explore the influence of superior support on job-related well-being of nurses. Methods From January 2013 to March 2013, we went on investigating 608 clinical nurses from 4 primary hospitals, 1 secondary hospitals and 2 territory hospitals in Shanghai by stratified sampling method, measured by job-related welling-being scale, positive and negative affect scale, supervisor support questionnaire and personal information questionnaire. Results The total score of 608 nurses′ psychological well-being acquired (162.15±25.15), while the recognition of superior support was (27.56±5.52). There was a positive correlation between superior support and psychological well-being (r=0.544, P<0.01), as well as positive emotional experience level of nurses (r=0.402, P<0.01), but a negative correlation between superior support and nurses′ negative emotional experience level (r=-0.368, P<0.01). Conclusions Superior support has an important effect on nurses′ psychological well-being and positive emotional experience in the working environment. Enhancing superior support is to help nurse experience the happiness of work, at the same time to help the nurse earn mental and physical well-being, and reduce occupational tiredness and work stress. Key words: Nurse; Job-related well-being; Superior support
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