Influence of support on work engagement in nursing staff: the mediating role of possibilities for professional development

Francoise Contreras; Ghulam Abid; Mark Govers; Natasha Saman Elahi

doi:10.1108/ARLA-04-2020-0057

Influence of support on work engagement in nursing staff: the mediating role of possibilities for professional development

Francoise Contreras^*, Ghulam Abid, Mark Govers, Natasha Saman Elahi

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of colleague and supervisor support on work engagement, examining the mediating role of possibilities for professional development in a healthcare setting. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey design was used. A sample of 253 Colombian nurses from a private hospital completed a series of questionnaires. Findings According to the results, support from both colleagues and supervisors influences the work engagement of healthcare personnel. This research provides evidence about how to encourage work engagement in nursing staff through an adequate environment characterized by support and opportunities for career advancement. Research limitations/implications In this study, a cross-sectional design was used; therefore, the generalization is limited, and it is not possible to infer causality. Originality/value Providing certain conditions can promote not only work engagement with its desirable effects, but it may also mitigate the burden of a complex environment such as healthcare.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	122-142
Number of pages	21
Journal	Academia-Revista Latinoamericana de Administracion
Volume	34
Issue number	1
Early online date	27 Oct 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/ARLA-04-2020-0057
Publication status	Published - 29 Mar 2021

Keywords

ANTECEDENTS
AoM_Mex2020
BURNOUT
Colleague support
Compromiso laboral
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
GENERAL SELF-EFFICACY
JOB DEMANDS
LEADERSHIP
PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
PERFORMANCE
Possibilities for professional development
RESOURCES
SUPERVISOR SUPPORT
Supervisor support
Work engagement
apoyo de colegas
apoyo del supervisor
posibilidades de desarrollo profesional
CONSERVATION

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