The influence of mobile phone addiction and work procrastination on burnout among newly graduated Chinese nurses

Purpose The study was conducted to explore the relationship between mobile phone addiction, work procrastination, and burnout among newly graduated nurses. Design and Methods A cross‐sectional survey involving 220 newly graduated nurses in China was conducted from June to July 2020. Findings Approxi...

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Published in:Perspectives in psychiatric care 2021-10, Vol.57 (4), p.1798-1805
Main Authors: Ma, Huan, Zou, Jin‐mei, Zhong, Ying, He, Ji‐qun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Burnout
Cellular telephones
mobile phone addiction
newly graduated nurses
Nurses
Nursing
Procrastination
Psychiatric-mental health nursing
work procrastination
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Summary:Purpose The study was conducted to explore the relationship between mobile phone addiction, work procrastination, and burnout among newly graduated nurses. Design and Methods A cross‐sectional survey involving 220 newly graduated nurses in China was conducted from June to July 2020. Findings Approximately 60.9% of newly graduated nurses experienced occupational burnout; 72.7% of newly graduated nurses were characterized by moderate or greater procrastination and mobile phone addiction was at a moderate level. Mobile phone addiction and work procrastination were significant factors leading to emotional exhaustion and cynicism. Work procrastination was also an independent predictor of reduced professional efficacy. Practice Implications Reducing the level of mobile phone addiction and work procrastination among newly graduated nurses might be effective for burnout prevention.
ISSN:0031-5990
1744-6163
DOI:10.1111/ppc.12752