The influence of authentic leadership and empowerment on nurses' relational social capital, mental health and job satisfaction over the first year of practice.

摘要: Aims To examine a theoretical model testing the effects of authentic leadership, structural empowerment and relational social capital on mental health job satisfaction new graduate nurses over first year practice. Background Relational is an important interpersonal organizational resource that may foster nurses’ workplace well-being promote retention. Evidence shows leadership are key aspects work environment support nurses; however, mediating role has yet to be explored. Design A longitudinal survey design was used test hypothesized model. Methods One hundred ninety-one in Ontario with <2 years experience completed mail surveys January–March 2010 1 year later 2011. Path analysis using equation modelling model. Results Participants were mostly female, working full time medicine/surgery or critical care. All measures demonstrated acceptable reliability validity. results supported our model; mediated relationship between capital, which turn had negative effect symptoms positive satisfaction. indirect paths significant. Conclusion By creating structurally empowering environments, leaders among leading retention outcomes.