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Work intensification and bullying among Ghanaian Nurses: Do psychological capital and life satisfaction matter?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The current study examined the effect of intensified job demands (IJDs) on workplace bullying among nurses in Ghana and explored the moderating role of psychological capital and life satisfaction. This study was a cross-sectional survey carried out with 332 nurses being sampled conveniently via the administration of an online survey. The results of the study showed that experiences of intensified jobs demands (IJDs) associated positively in bullying behaviors among nurses. Furthermore, the results showed that life satisfaction and psychological capital (PsyCap) mitiaged the extent to which nurses engaged in bullying behaviors in the face of intensified job demands. Thus the influence of IJDs on bullying behaviors was significantly diminished in the presence of life satisfaction and PsyCap. It is therefore suggested that as organisations work towards the eradication of workplace bullying, they must pay attention to work intensification, develop the PsyCap of employees, and deploy measures that enhances the life satisfaction of employees.

Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100868

Authors: Justice Mensah, Comfort Binipom Mpuan, Eric Nanteer-Oteng

Institution: University of Ghana

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Violence and Bullying

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,130