Abstract
Objective: This study aimed This study aimed to examine the impact of role overload on nurses’ job performance and to investigate the moderating role of mindfulness in mitigating its negative effects
Study Design: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted.
Place and duration of study: Data were collected through convenience sampling from 310 nurses working in various hospitals.
Material and Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed. Data were collected through convenience sampling from 310 nurses working in various hospitals. Standardized instruments were used, including Reilly’s Role Overload Scale (α = .87), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) (α = .79), and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ, version 1.0) (α = .80). All measures demonstrated satisfactory reliability.
Results: Findings revealed a significant negative relationship between role overload and job performance. Regression analysis indicated that mindfulness was positively associated with improved performance. Furthermore, mindfulness significantly moderated the relationship between role overload and both task and contextual performance. However, its moderating effect on counterproductive work behavior was not significant.
Conclusion: The results suggest that mindfulness acts as a valuable psychological resource that buffers the adverse effects of role overload on performance. The study highlights the importance of integrating mindfulness-based interventions in high-stress work environments to enhance employee well-being, resilience, and overall job performance.
Keywords: Mindfulness, Job Performance, Role Overload, Healthcare Sector, Nurses
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