Work Social Support Research Articles

Workers' perspectives on the effects of telework during the COVID-19 pandemic on their well-being: A qualitative study in Canada.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented health emergency across the world. Public health measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus impose measures concerning physical distancing that citizens must observe. Thousands of workers quickly found themselves having to telework, with no preparation by their organizations. The literature reports the positive effects of teleworking on certain indicators of well-being, as well as best teleworking practices in a normal context. The urgent and unplanned nature of the switch to teleworking in a crisis may have changed the relationship between teleworking and well-being. This study aimed to explore workers' perspectives on teleworking in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, regarding its effects on their well-being. Following a descriptive interpretive research design, we collected qualitative data from 15 teleworkers via focus groups and individual interviews. Two researchers used a thematic analysis strategy to analyze the data. Data analysis led to identifying 16 factors that participants cited as influencing the well-being of teleworkers. These form eight categories: delays related to uncertainty, manager practices, organizational practices, social interactions, job characteristics, teleworking space, personal realities and personal practices. The results show the influence of interactions between work demands, control and social support on the well-being of workers. Because of its many advantages, organizations and their workers will increasingly engage in telework. The influences of telework on people's well-being call for implementing concrete "best practices" that are applicable and that consider workers' perspectives.

Child Abuse: Adherence of Clinical Management to Guidelines for Diagnosis of Physical Maltreatment and Neglect in Emergency Settings

Child maltreatment is a phenomenon of great importance due to the significant socio-health implications related to it. Purpose of the study is assessing compliance child abuse clinical management with guidelines and suggest corrective actions to avoid false negative or false positive judgments. The data come from 34 medical records of child victims of suspected abuse hospitalized in a pediatric clinic. We examined diagnostic and medico-legal management through the analysis of pediatric, dermatological, ophthalmological (including fundus examination), and gynecological (only in some cases) consultations, brain and skeletal imaging, laboratory tests (with reference to the study of hemostasis), and medico-legal advice. Of 34 patients, the average age was 23 months, ranging from 1 month to 8 years. The judgment was positive for abuse for 20 patients and negative for 12 patients; in two cases it was not possible to express a conclusive judgment. Two children died because of the injuries sustained. We underline the need of clinical-diagnostic standardized protocols, coroner in emergency settings, short-distance follow-up, social worker support. We also suggest objectifying in a descriptive way (using a common and repeatable language) and with photographic documentation the results of all the investigations carried out, to evaluate signs of physical maltreatment and neglect.

The Role of Carer-Friendly Workplace Policies and Social Support in Relation to the Mental Health of Carer-Employees

Carer-employees (CEs) are unpaid carers who are simultaneously working in paid employment. Workplace stress often compounds with caregiving stress to cause negative health effects for CEs. This analysis investigates cross-sectional data of the 2018 Canadian General Social Survey (GSS) to determine whether CEs who experienced work interferences (WIs), including taking time off work, turning down a job offer or promotion, and taking a less demanding job, were associated with poor mental health due to caregiving responsibilities. Carer-friendly work policies (CFWPs) and social support would lower the mental health impact of CEs and moderate the association between WIs and mental health. Of the 23,025 respondents, 4,291 were CEs. A series of multivariate logistic regressions were conducted on various mental health symptoms (e.g., feeling tired, experiencing appetite loss, and having trouble sleeping). Most WIs were positively associated with mental health symptoms. CFWPs, such as flexible scheduling, the option to work part-time, being able to take a leave of absence or an extended leave, and feeling that CFWPs can be taken without negative impacts on one’s career, were negatively associated with at least one mental health symptom caused by the caregiving responsibilities. The option to telework was found to be nonsignificant. Generally, social support was associated with an increased chance of mental health symptoms, apart from help from the community. CEs who worked in workplaces that promoted CFWPs without negative impacts on their careers were less likely to feel anxious when turning down a job offer or promotion. Our study highlights the importance of CFWPs for CEs’ mental health. As the number of CEs increases over time, the need for effective and wide-ranging CFWPs becomes more important.

Experiences of child welfare social workers in addressing substance use among maltreated young mothers to prevent child maltreatment

AbstractSubstance use during the perinatal period and while parenting can pose a significant risk to children's safety and well‐being. Mothers who have experienced child maltreatment are more likely to use substances than mothers without a history of maltreatment. This study explores how child welfare social workers experience supporting young, maltreated mothers struggling with substance use to prevent the intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment. Semi‐structured in‐depth interviews were conducted with four social workers working with young mothers with a history of maltreatment and substance use. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis revealed two themes: (1) grappling with system challenges and (2) supporting strategies for disrupting intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment. The results highlight the need for systemic changes around support for social workers who work with young mothers who use substances and have a history of maltreatment, and substance use treatment and mental health programs themselves. Mothers need access to prenatal programs that are trauma‐informed, non‐judgemental and that support participants' basic needs and parenting skills.

Social work in alcohol and other drug service navigation: supporting social complexity in dual diagnosis

PurposeMany people with dual diagnosis present with social complexity that impedes service access. The role of social work support in such service navigation is poorly understood. This study aims to characterise client presentations to an Australian telephone-based social work alcohol and other drug (AOD) service navigation and linkage program, with consideration of presentation complexity compared between those clients who present with or without self-reported mental health (MH) concerns and a history of MH diagnoses, to identify differences in baseline characteristics, and linkage outcomes.Design/methodology/approachA retrospective audit was conducted of routinely collected clinical information from a six-month period, selected to capture the social and health challenges experienced during the mid-pandemic period (mid-2021) in Victoria, Australia, during which a number of lockdowns resulted in a reliance on telephone-based services. The audit focused on client and presentation characteristics, and compared clients with and without a history of co-occurring MH and AOD concerns.FindingsIt was found that three in four people accessing an Australian telephone-based AOD service navigation and linkage program presented with dual diagnosis. Individuals with dual diagnosis required more support from the service compared to those without a co-occurring MH disorder; but overall, were just as likely to achieve a successful linkage to services, when offered holistic, long-term social work support.Originality/valueThis study focused on the role of social workers in this service navigation program in supporting individuals with complexity. It also highlights the challenges in operationalising social complexity factors alongside clinical MH and AOD diagnoses, and points to the need for further research to guide future service development for this vulnerable client group.

Influence of economic and academic barriers on perception of future decent work: A moderated mediation model of work volition and social support

This study aimed to investigate the influence of contextual constraints on the perception of future decent work among Korean emerging adults and to identify potential coping strategies to overcome these constraints. By applying the Psychology of Working Theory in the cultural context of Korea, this study investigated the barriers imposed by economic and academic status and the role of social support in addressing the influence of these constraints. Data were collected from 371 emerging adults studying at Korean universities that were ranked below the top 30 in the nation. The results revealed a significant correlation between economic constraints and marginalization experiences based on academic status. In addition, both economic and academic constraints were negatively associated with perceptions of future decent work. However, the relationship was only significant via work volition, whereas the direct association was insignificant. Finally, only the relationship between marginalization and work volition and the indirect relationship between marginalization and the perception of future decent work via work volition were moderated by social support; however, the moderation patterns were inconsistent with the assumptions of the PWT. The implications of the findings are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.

“I AM TOTALLY ISOLATED”: EXPERIENCES OF ADULTS WITH ACQUIRED PHYSICAL DISABILITIES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA

The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various sectors, including social work services to persons with physical disabilities. This qualitative study focused on the experiences of adults with an acquired physical disability who needed social work support. To understand these experiences, an ecological perspective was utilised as a theoretical basis. The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown experienced internationally, including in South Africa. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be challenging for persons with disabilities, specifically in terms of isolation, lack of resources and economic distress. Recommendations for future interventions to address the social needs of adults with a physical disability in disaster situations such as COVID-19 are also presented. Keywords: disability, social work, COVID-19, pandemic, experiences, South Africa, person with disability

Systematic Review of Work-life Balance among Early Career Doctors

Background: Early Career Doctors (ECDs) are medical doctors who are in their internship, postgraduate specialist training and medical/dental officers below the rank of principal medical/dental officers. The long hours of work, staff-shortage and various expectations at this formative stage expose ECDs to potential negative outcomes including poor work-life balance.
 Methods: This systematic review included all available original articles on the work-life balance among ECDs world-wide between 2006 and 2020. PubMED, Google Scholar and African Journals Online (AJOL) databases were searched, and the review was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
 Results: The literature search yielded 145 articles, and after screening 33 articles were included in this review. Twenty (87.9%) of the studies were cross sectional studies, 5 (15.2%) were prospective cohort studies and 1 (3%) was an interventional study, sample size ranged from 21 to 4,581 ECDs with a mean age range 24-35±7yrs. Positive work-life balance was reported among ECDs in 4.7% Karachi, 21% Ireland, 23% USA, 27% Australia; major determining factors include work-load and burn-out, female gender, specialty and location of practice, flexibility of work schedule; and the impacts are burn-out and reduced career satisfaction.
 Interpretation: Work-life balance among ECDs is poor worldwide, and is worse amongst the more junior cadre and female gender. It is recommended that reduction in work hours, improved wages, social and organizational support could improve the quality of work-life balance among ECDs.

PERSPECTIVA DE IMIGRANTES SOBRE A INTEGRAÇÃO PESSOAL E FAMILIAR NA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the experiences of immigrants and their families related to integration in Brazil. Method: this is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, carried out in a municipality in southern Brazil. The informants were 13 immigrants who had lived in Brazil between six months and five years and who were able to communicate in Portuguese, English or Spanish. Data were collected between May and November 2021, through semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded and subjected to thematic content analysis. Results: the 13 participants were aged between 27 and 65 years (mean age 36 years), nine of whom were women, seven from Venezuela and the others from countries in South, Central America and Africa. Three categories emerged which show the adversities experienced, especially in relation to jobs (low wages, labor exploitation, non-recognition of academic titles), communication difficulties and distance from family. On the other hand, they also show satisfaction with public safety, health care and the possibility of personal and professional development. To maintain family unity and their origins, people in an immigration situation financially help members who could not migrate, make typical foods and use the native language in the home environment. Conclusion: integration into Brazilian society is permeated by challenges, namely the absence/distance from family of origin and/or constituted, lack of understanding of language, work and financial problems and social support network weakness. However, immigrants seek to maintain an adequate family functioning based on the support of institutions and the maintenance of the culture of origin.

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES FOR AUTISM CHILDREN IN VIETNAM: STATUS QUO AND CHALLENGES

Objectives. The study was designed to explore the current State of social service provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children and their families, analyze the existing problems in the process of providing services to children and their families from the perspective of facility managers and service providers. The research results serve as a basis for reviewing and providing recommendations to promote the effectiveness of social work services in this field. Material and methods. This study applied both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. It employed the quantitative method with surveying of 133 front line social service providers from 15 public and private institutions, and qualitative with desk review and 30 in-depth interviews. Participants were voluntary participating in the study with informed consent. Results. Vietnamese children with ASD and their families have faced many problems and risks, including the lack of opportunities and resources to access support and care services. However, social work services for children with ASD and their families in Vietnam were under-developed compared to special education field and faced many limitations, including a shortage of in-depth intervention and outreach programs, inequality of supportive policies between the public and private service providers. Conclusions. Developing a holistic social work support services to meet the ADS children and families is key to address their current problems and contributing to improving the parents'/ caregivers' care and education for children with ASD. In addition, the Government plays an essential role in issuing guaranteed policies and social security programs. Keywords: children with autism spectrum disorders, families, social work services, service providers.

Psychological Distress & Coping among Nurses working with COVID-19 patients in a tertiary care hospital in India: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Indian nursing professionals and their strategies of coping with it. Method: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted on nursing professionals (staff and students) of a tertiary care hospital, medical college and research centre in North India. Results: Among 103 participants, most participants were females (84.5%), graduates, married and lived with families. Most participants and their families responded to COVID duty with anxiety, fear and stress. Physical discomfort and inadequate PPE supply were main challenges perceived while working. Depressive symptoms were seen in 41% participants, 55% reported anxiety and 35% reported clinically significant stress. Participants working in COVID duty reported significantly higher anxiety compared to those who were not. Those with positive personal and family reactions towards COVID duties reported lower anxiety and stress scores. Those who perceived work-related discrimination had higher depression, anxiety and stress scores. Majority of participants employed approach-based coping styles with acceptance as the most commonly used coping strategy. Acceptance and planning were significantly higher in participants who had done COVID-19 duties compared to those who had not. Conclusion: Understanding adverse psychological impact of COVID-19 on nursing professionals is of utmost importance as it has a direct bearing on patient care. Efforts for promoting comfort in work environment, psychological, familial and social support and activities promoting healthy coping are recommended during challenging times.

COMPLEXITY IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS: CASE STUDIES FROM A STROKE TRANSITIONS TRIAL

Abstract The Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT) tested whether in-home social work case management (SWCM) or SWCM combined with access to a website providing stoke-related information improved outcomes relative to usual care for patients discharged home post-stroke and their caregivers. The aims of this secondary analysis are 1) to describe the actual support social work case managers (SWCM) provided to MISTT participants and 2) use select case studies to illustrate the relationship between SWCM and quantitative patient and caregiver outcomes. Data for the study were derived from SWCM case notes on 157 patients and their caregivers who received the MISTT intervention. Case notes were coded in two steps with a subset of cases coded by two researchers and reviewed for interrater reliability in each step. The first round of coding was guided by primary SWCM intervention goals. The second round of coding identified SWCM sub-themes within each primary goal. Key themes indicate SWCMs aided with understanding the post-hospitalization period, helped patients navigate a range of systems and services, identified needs and supported patient goals, provided psychosocial support, and centered support on stroke recovery and prevention. Case studies illustrate ways in which SWCM were key supports during the transition period, but that support does not cleanly align with quantitative findings from patient-reported outcomes. This study aligns with a growing body of work documenting the complexity of transitions of care and has implications for how we support patients and caregivers as they move from inpatient to outpatient care and measure outcomes.

Suicidal behaviors in the entertainment industry: a preliminary exploration of the interplay between work scheduling, social support, and wellbeing in Australia

ObjectiveWorkers of the Australian entertainment industry exhibit disproportionately high rates of impaired psychological wellbeing and suicidal behaviors, with such rates being exacerbated by the negative impact of working long and odd hours (Work Scheduling Impact; WSI). Nonetheless, stable and secure social support networks may buffer the risks associated with such systemic difficulties.MethodsThe responses of 1302 Australian entertainment industry workers (50.3% females, Mage 38.39 years) on the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Short Form Health Survey, WSI, and suicidal behaviors questions were examined via moderation analyses.ResultsHigher social support and lower WSI appeared to reduce the suicidal ideation of those experiencing poorer mental health, while lower WSI further enhanced social support’s positive effect.ConclusionsFindings highlight the likely detrimental effect of WSI regarding the suicidal ideation reported by vulnerable Australian entertainment industry workers and stress the importance of the social support they experience.Public health implicationsInterventions attempting to increase social support could improve inherent conditions associated with the Australian entertainment industry. Similarly, the negative effect of working long and odd hours on workers’ mental health and suicidal behaviors indicates the need to regulate the industry appropriately.

Aligning PCPS and Patients with Alzheimer’s Research Efforts: MyAlliance for Cognitive Health

AbstractBackgroundFailure to engage and enroll participants from diverse backgrounds is among the biggest challenges slowing generalizable research efforts to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Pivoting to a ‘service first’ approach for engaging all communities may increase research participation by improving the value proposition.MethodThe University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is taking a programmatic approach to accelerate participation in research and emphasize reaching under‐represented groups (URG: predominantly African Americans, Latinos, and rural residents in the region). The program is a community and service‐oriented strategy for engaging a diverse population through 1) a PCP Network to improve dementia care through a financially‐sustainable Chronic Care Management program, 2) a Patient Network (MyAlliance Research Registry, derived from patients in the PCP network), and 3) a Community Network of diverse stakeholders delivering robust outreach and education. We hypothesized that the sustaining value of this approach would increase enrollee diversity.ResultTo date, MyAlliance has provided social work support to 71 practices and 1169 unique individuals with dementia and their families. Over 2100 individuals receive our weekly communications, and 4 community organizations have trained more than 80 staff members in dementia‐capable engagement with the community. The result has been that since implementation of MyAlliance, 29% of enrollments (255 of 868) identify as URG, double the URG enrollment prior to implementation (14.5%, 658 of 4551).ConclusionService‐based approaches that emphasize community needs and community access points may increase enrollment and enrich the diversity of the participants.

Whose life matters? A call for social work action in response to a global humanitarian crisis

In a few short weeks, the war in Ukraine displaced over four million people. As a human rights profession in the new global order, the social work profession has called for not only the support of social workers in Ukraine and their neighboring countries but also for pressure on all host countries to facilitate fast, efficient admission of asylum seekers and strengthening of resettlement services. Using Canada as a case study, we identify barriers that became apparent during the Syrian civil war and suggest ways all social workers can act in solidarity in the face of this global travesty.

Associations of extended work, higher workloads and emotional work demands with sleep disturbance among night-shift workers

BackgroundIn-depth investigation of the factors that exacerbate sleep disturbance among night-shift workers is essential to develop a successful implementation strategy to improve sleep. Although some characteristics of work associated with sleep disturbances have been investigated, there are inconsistencies in the findings. This study aimed to assess the influence of working time and work characteristics on sleep disturbance among night-shift workers.MethodsThis study was a secondary data analysis of a nationally representative sample of data from the fifth Korean Working Condition Survey in 2017. A total of 1,790 wage workers aged between 19 and 64 years with night shift schedules were selected and analyzed. A multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the influences of working time characteristics, including shift type, frequency of night shift, and extended work; as well as work characteristics, including physical work demands, workload, emotional work demands, social support, and communication, on sleep disturbance among night-shift workers.ResultsOf those analyzed, 8.4% of night-shift workers experienced sleep disturbances. Night-shift workers with extended work, higher workloads, and emotional work demands were more likely to experience sleep disturbances (OR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.05 to 2.23; OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 1.01 to 1.03; OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.02 to 1.05; respectively).ConclusionExtended work, higher workload, and emotional work demands were significant factors for sleep disturbance among night-shift workers. These findings highlight the importance of adjusting work demands and mitigating extended work to reduce sleep disturbance in night-shift workers.

Getting crafty: Examining social resource crafting's relationship with work engagement and social support.

Social resource crafting is a job crafting strategy in which employees proactively increase their social resources (e.g., feedback from coworkers, coaching from supervisor). We examined social resource crafting's relationships with work-related social support (perceived supervisor and coworker support) and work engagement. Specifically, as there has been growing interest in understanding resource crafting and work engagement, we investigated the directionality of this relationship. Using a two-wave study and structural equation modelling, we tested the dual pathways between resource crafting and work engagement as well as resource crafting's relationship with each type of support. The results suggested social resource crafting was associated with higher levels of coworker support-but not supervisor support - over time and supported a unidirectional path from social resource crafting to work engagement. Our findings provide valuable insight into the power employees have to craft their own positive experiences at work.

Perceptions and Barriers Related to Outpatient Management of Low-Risk PE Patients: A Community Center Experience

Introduction: Pulmonary emboli (PEs) exert a significant morbidity and mortality burden worldwide, with an increasing incidence of diagnosis over the past two decades. This has relayed to an increase in hospitalizations for PE, with a mean length of stay of 4 days, and a mean cost of $8674. Despite the increased incidence, the mortality associated with PE has been decreasing over the past two decades, and this has led to the development of many risk prognostication indices to better assess the need of hospitalization versus home management. Patients identified as low-risk using extensively validated prognostication models such as the PE severity index (PESI) or simplified PESI have been found to be safely managed at home. Despite the change in recommendations and guidelines, many low-risk patients continue to be hospitalized. Current literature is sparse on the barriers faced by providers in different specialties involved in the care of patients with PE, and in particular low-risk PEs. We conducted an anonymous survey across our hospital system to identify barriers and perceptions revolving around home management of low-risk PE patients. Methods: A short multiple choice survey was created and distributed to both teaching and non-teaching personnel of our hospital system, using an anonymous platform. The survey included residents and attendings across the specialties of internal medicine, primary care and emergency medicine. 150 invitations to the survey were sent out, and 44 responses were received. Results: 43 of the 44 responses were from teaching attendings or residents, whereas 1 response was recorded from a primary care practitioner in a non-teaching setting. 63.6% of the survey-takers reported being in practice <3 years, while 9.1% of this group reported being in practice >10 years. 81.8% believed that not all patients with PE warrant admission. 33 providers, or 75% were aware of risk-stratification models like the PE Severity Index (PESI) or simplified PESI index, and 31 (70.5%) stated they use these risk stratification models to assess a patient's need for admission, once they are diagnosed with a PE. Lack of social work/case management support to send patients home emerged as the primary barrier to out-patient management (61.4% or n= 27), followed by beliefs about consequences of not admitting patients with PE (45.5%, n=20). Fear of litigation was another prominent reported barrier (31.8%, n=14), followed by lack of knowledge on current guidelines (38.6%, n=17) and finally lack of knowledge regarding anticoagulation options (27.3%, n=12). Of 27 participating physicians that practice in an outpatient setting, 25 (92.6%) reported sending patients to the ED strictly to get immediate definitive testing done, and were comfortable managing the patient once a diagnosis was achieved. Conclusions: Several barriers to outpatient management of low-risk patients diagnosed with PE exist in the community setting. They mainly consist of lack of social work support, false beliefs about consequences of not admitting patients with PE, and fear of litigation. Integrated education for various medicine specialties regarding anticoagulation and management guidelines should be instituted, with emphasis on utilization of risk-prognostication tools like sPESI. In addition, maximum utilization of social work and case management may further mitigate some of the barriers encountered in the community setting.

Predictors of job crafting in SMEs working in an ICT-based mobile and multilocational manner

This article extends the discussion of the predictors of job crafting to include small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in an information and communication technologies (ICT)-based mobile and multilocational manner. Based on a survey ( N = 412) conducted in 43 Finnish SMEs, the job and personal resources-related predictors of approach and avoidance types of job crafting were analysed. From job resources, co-working, multilocality, the resources in the physical work environment, useful ICT and social support predicted the approach types of job crafting. Intrinsic motivation, relatedness and feeling competent as personal resources activated the approach types of job crafting. Drawing on background variables, being a younger firm activated job crafting. Avoidance type of job crafting was predicted positively by the resources in the physical work environment. This article suggests that knowledge about the predictors of job crafting encourages SMEs to activate this practice among its personnel.

Work stress, burnout, occupational commitment, and social support among Chinese pediatric nurses: A moderated mediation model

PurposePediatric nurses are at high risk for burnout, resulting in unsatisfactory care quality. Although job resources like social support can prevent the development of burnout under work stress, the mediating role of personal resources like occupational commitment is not well studied. This study was to examine the mediating role of occupational commitment in the relationship between work stress and burnout, and test if the effect of work stress on occupational commitment varies at different levels of social support among pediatric nurses. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data of pediatric nurses from 6 hospitals in Chengdu, China. Multiple linear regressions and bias-corrected bootstrap confidence intervals were used to test the proposed model. ResultsIn this sample of 488 pediatric nurses, work stress was significantly associated with emotional exhaustion (β = 0.278, p < 0.001), depersonalization (β = 0.112, p < 0.001), and personal accomplishment (β = −0.047, p < 0.05). Occupational commitment partly mediated the links of work stress and emotional exhaustion (β = 0.056, 95%CI: 0.034–0.082), and depersonalization (β = 0.026, 95%CI: 0.014–0.041), and fully mediated the relationship between work stress and personal accomplishment (β = −0.059, 95%CI: −0.080 ∼ −0.039). Social support significantly moderated the relationship between work stress and occupational commitment (β = 0.007, p < 0.01). ConclusionAmong pediatric nurses, work stress has an indirect influence on burnout through occupational commitment, and such an effect is weakened when social support is high. Practice implicationsNurse managers could consider developing interventions by promoting both occupational commitment and social support to prevent burnout of employees.