The mediating effects of adversity quotient and self-efficacy on ICU nurses' organizational climate and work engagement

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Organizational Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• A positive organizational climate is linked to increased work engagement.
• Adversity quotient and self-efficacy are critical factors influencing nurses' engagement.
• The interplay between organizational climate, adversity quotient, self-efficacy, and work engagement requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the mediating role of adversity quotient.
• To investigate the moderating effect of self-efficacy.
• To understand the relationship between organizational climate and work engagement in ICU nurses.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study design.
• Survey administered to 323 ICU nurses in a Chinese public hospital.
• Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and PROCESS macro Model 7.

Main Results:

• Organizational climate positively correlated with work engagement and adversity quotient.
• Adversity quotient significantly mediated the relationship between organizational climate and work engagement.
• Self-efficacy demonstrated a moderating effect on the organizational climate-work engagement link.

Conclusions:

• Fostering a positive organizational climate and enhancing nurses' adversity quotient are key strategies to improve work engagement.
• Interventions should consider the role of self-efficacy, particularly for nurses with high levels.
• Improving organizational climate and cultivating adversity quotient and self-efficacy may reduce nurses' intent to leave.