Influence of Abusive Supervision and Workplace Ostracism on Nurses’ Social Capital in Governmental Compared to Private Hospitals | ||||
| International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2025, Page 180-199 PDF (591.73 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2025.372999.1438 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Marwa Kamal Mohamed   1; Nareman Aly Mohamed2; Hala Taher Othman Radwan1
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| 1Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| The demanding and high-stakes nature of healthcare requires cohesive teamwork and effective interpersonal networks among nursing professionals. These networks, often conceptualized as social capital. In many hospital environments, toxic leadership behaviors and exclusionary practices threaten the development and sustainability of this valuable resource. Aim: This study aimed at assessing the influence of abusive supervision and workplace ostracism on nurses‘ social capital in governmental compared to private hospitals. Research Design: A descriptive comparative research design used Sample: A convenience sample of 301 of staff nurses from the governmental and 68 from the private hospital were recruited Tools: Socio-demographic data, abusive supervision questionnaire, workplace ostracism questionnaire and social capital questionnaires were used. Results: Both hospitals demonstrate comparable low levels of perceived workplace ostracism and abusive supervision, along with moderate levels of social capital (Governmental: 79.6%, 78.6%, and 60.2%; Private: 83.8%, 73.5%, and 52.9%). A strong positive correlation is observed between total workplace ostracism and abusive supervision. However, no significant correlations were found between social capital and either abusive supervision or workplace ostracism in both hospitals. Conclusion: There is no distinction between governmental and private hospitals concerning perception of workplace ostracism, abusive supervision, and social capital. The impact of abusive supervision and workplace ostracism on social capital in both hospitals is weak and not statistically significant. Recommendations: Nursing Administration ought to implement social support initiatives and foster leadership development by focusing on supervisory practices and encouraging positive social interactions to enhance the overall workplace experience. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Abusive supervision; Social Capital; Workplace Ostracism; Nurses | ||||
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