Exploring the impact of circadian rhythm types on job engagement of nursing interns based on ego depletion theory
Objective Based on ego depletion theory,this study explores the correlation between circadian rhythm types and job engagement of nursing interns,providing reference for future career planning and improvement of nursing management systems.Methods Nursing interns from a tertiary hospital in Guangzhou were selected as the research subjects.Data were collected using a self-designed general information questionnaire,the Circadian Type Inventory(CTI),and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale(UWES).Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between circadian rhythm types and job engagement scores.T-tests and variance analysis were conducted on the job engagement scores of nursing interns with different demographic characteristics.Finally,multiple stepwise regression analysis was used to assess the impact of circadian rhythm types on job engagement.Results A total of 155 questionnaires were distributed,with 130 valid responses,resulting in an effective recovery rate of 83.87%.The survey revealed that both job engagement and circadian rhythm scores of nursing interns were generally low.Significant differences were found in job engagement scores related to different places of origin,reasons for studying,number of night shifts in the past month,fatigue/vitality,flexibility/rigidity,and total CTI scores(P<0.05).Multiple stepwise regression analysis indicated that the number of night shifts in the past month,flexibility/rigidity,fatigue/vitality,and place of origin were influencing factors for job engagement(P<0.05).Conclusion The type of circadian rhythm affects the recovery of ego depletion resources,thereby impacting job engagement among nursing interns.Flexibility/rigidity in circadian rhythm types is positively correlated with job engagement,while fatigue/vitality and total CTI scores are negatively correlated with job engagement.Nursing interns should actively integrate into new environments to enhance their work enthusiasm,improve sleep quality,reduce ego depletion,and regulate their circadian rhythm types.Teaching hospitals and school administrators should standardize clinical teaching systems,reasonably arrange night shifts,and improve job engagement of nursing interns.
nursing internscircadian rhythmjob engagementego depletion theory
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