Emotional and Social Determinants of Work Engagement Among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study Hemşirelerde İşe Tutkunluğun Duygusal ve Sosyal Belirleyicileri: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma
Journal of Health and Nursing Management, cilt.13, sa.2, ss.213-221, 2026 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.54304/shyd.2026.88528
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Health and Nursing Management
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.213-221
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Emotions, nurses, social interaction, work engagement
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: To examine the relationships among emotional reactivity, social connectedness, and work engagement in nurses. Method: This study has a cross-sectional and correlational design. The sample consisted of 435 nurses working in a university hospital. Data were collected using the Emotion Reactivity Scale, the Social Connectedness Scale, the Work Engagement Scale, and a personal information form. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, independent samples t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Results: Married nurses, those with children, those with more work experience, and those not working in shifts demonstrated higher levels of work engagement. Social connectedness was positively associated with work engagement (β=0.172, t=3.562), whereas emotional reactivity was negatively associated (β=-0.147, t=-3.061). In addition, social connectedness was negatively associated with emotional reactivity (β=-0.258, t=-5.557). Emotional reactivity also showed a weak negative relationship with social connectedness and work engagement. Conclusion: Healthcare organizations and nursing managers should develop structured support systems to reduce emotional reactivity and promote social connectedness, thereby enhancing nurses’ work engagement.