The Influence of Workplace Environment on Mental Health:A Quantitative and Qualitative Investigation in China  

作　　者：Zulian Zhang Meiyu Yan Jiaqin Qi 

机构地区：[1]Department of Outpatient Office,Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,Chongqing,402160,China [2]Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University,Jinan,250113,China [3]Department of Nursing,Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University,Jinan,250113,China

出　　处：《International Journal of Mental Health Promotion》2024年第11期957-966,共10页国际心理健康促进杂志（英文）

摘　　要：Background:The demanding nature of nursing,characterized by long hours,high-stress environments,and substantial workloads,can significantly impact nurses’mental health.However,there are limited studies that assessed the influence of workplace environment on nursing mental health based on both quantitative and qualitative approaches.Methods:This study aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional relationship between the workplace environment and nurses’well-being.This cross-sectional study was based on a sample of 3256 nurses from various healthcare settings in Shandong province,China(2022),who participated in the quantitative phase.For the qualitative phase,a subsample of participants from the quantitative phase was selected(n=200)using purposive sampling to ensure diversity in terms of age,gender,years of experience,and healthcare settings.The mean age was 35.2 years,with 74%female participants.Results:Significant negative correlations were found between leadership support and mental distress,while workload showed negative associations with General Positive Affect and mental health functioning(p<0.05).Multiple linear regression demonstrated the predictive power of workplace dimensions on mental health,with leadership support,teamwork,and organizational culture positively associated with mental health functioning(p<0.05).Thematic analysis underscored the intricate interplay between workplace indicators and mental health dimensions,emphasizing the need for a holistic approach.Conclusion:This study reveals that key workplace factors,including leadership support,teamwork,and organizational culture,play a vital role in enhancing nurse mental health,which is essential for sustaining high-quality patient care and a resilient healthcare workforce.

关 键 词：Workplace environment nurses mental health job-related stress healthcare 

分 类 号：R395[哲学宗教—心理学]