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COVID-19 Stress Affects Nurses' Organizational Deviance, Study Finds

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Researchers at the Anhui University of Finance and Economics in Bengbu, People's Republic of China, have conducted a study on the impact of COVID-19 stress on nurses' organizational deviance. The study surveyed 319 Chinese in-service nurses and found that COVID-19 stress can significantly positively predict nurses' organizational deviance. The researchers also discovered that job satisfaction mediates the relationship between COVID-19 stress and organizational deviance, and perceived organizational support has a dual moderating function.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that COVID-19 stress can significantly positively predict nurses' organizational deviance, with a strong correlation between the two variables.
  • Job satisfaction was identified as a mediator in the relationship between COVID-19 stress and organizational deviance, suggesting that nurses who are satisfied with their jobs are less likely to engage in deviant behavior.
  • Perceived organizational support was found to have a dual moderating function, influencing both the relationship between COVID-19 stress and job satisfaction and the extent to which satisfaction mediates subsequent organizational outcomes.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of addressing the psychological stress experienced by healthcare workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The researchers suggest that governments and healthcare organizations take steps to reduce COVID-19 stress, provide supportive resources, and implement measures to help healthcare workers cope with the crisis.
  • The study highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to nurses' organizational deviance, particularly in the context of a public health emergency.

Statistics:

  • 319 Chinese in-service nurses were surveyed as part of the study.
  • The study found a significant correlation between COVID-19 stress and nurses' organizational deviance, with a coefficient of determination (R-squared) of 0.35.
  • The researchers used SPSS and AMOS software to conduct correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis.
  • The study was conducted in collaboration with two additional researchers, Zhiyong Han and Yanbo Wang.

Sources:

  • "The impact of COVID-19 stress on nurses' organizational deviance: A moderated mediation model." PLOS One, 2025;20(5). Public Library Science, 1160 Battery Street, Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA. (Public Library of Science - www.plos.org; PLOS One - www.plosone.org)
  • Additional contact information for the researchers: Mingxia Chen, School of Business Administration, Anhui University of Finance and Economics 962, Bengbu, People's Republic of China.

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