The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Nurses’ Well-Being: Does Digital Competence Matter?
- Author:
Yali LI
1
;
Qi JING
;
Taiwen FENG
;
Xiaoling YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:RESEARCH PAPER
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2023;53(4):385-396
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Drawing on person–environment fit theory and social cognitive theory, this study aimed to examine how self-efficacy affects nurses’ workplace well-being via person-job fit and the moderating role of digital competence.
Methods:A two-wave survey was conducted to collect data. Data were collected from six hundred and ninety-five nurses at three Chinese hospitals between May 2022 and September 2022. We employed hierarchical regression analysis and bootstrapping to analyze the data.
Results:Self-efficacy positively influenced person-job fit (β = .55, p < .001), which positively affected nurses’ workplace well-being (β = .32, p < .001). Person-job fit mediated the effect of self-efficacy on nurses’ workplace well-being. Additionally, digital competence strengthened the positive impact of self-efficacy on person-job fit (β = .12, p < .001).
Conclusion:Recruiting nurses with both self-efficacy and digital competence benefits hospitals. It is critical for nurses to improve their digital competence for achieving person-job fit and attaining workplace well-being in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era.
