ArticleJournal of nursing management2025
Nurses' Perceptions of Authentic Leadership and Quality of Nursing Care: The Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment.
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- Self-Leadership and Caring as Foundations of Relational Accountability in Nursing Clinical Judgement: A Conceptual Analysis.Nursing open · 2026Review
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- Nurses' Cross-Border Work Intentions Driven by Psychological Empowerment: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Nurses' Perceptions of Authentic Leadership and Quality of Nursing Care: The Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment.Journal of nursing management · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Psychological empowerment plays a crucial role in influencing both the quality of nursing care and nurses' self-perceptions. However, limited research has examined its mediating effect on the relationship between nurses' perceptions of authentic leadership and the quality of care provided. This study aimed to test whether psychological empowerment mediates the relationship between nurses' perceptions of their supervisors' authentic leadership and the perceived nursing care quality. The findings are intended to provide both practical strategies and theoretical insights for improving the quality of nursing care. Methods: This cross-sectional study followed the STROBE reporting guidelines. An online survey was conducted between July and August 2022, yielding 944 complete responses (response rate: 65.42%) from nurses at three hospitals in Taiwan. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire measuring authentic leadership, psychological empowerment, and perceived nursing care quality. Structural equation modeling (Mplus 8.10) was used to assess the mediating effect of psychological empowerment. Results: Significant positive relationships were found between nurses' perceptions of authentic leadership and psychological empowerment, as well as between psychological empowerment and perceived nursing care quality. Psychological empowerment fully mediated the relationship between authentic leadership and perceived nursing care quality, indicating a significant indirect effect. Conclusions: Nurses' perceptions of authentic leadership positively influenced their psychological empowerment, which, in turn, enhanced their evaluation of nursing care quality. Psychological empowerment thus serves as a key mediator in shaping nurses' perceptions of nursing care quality. Implications for Nursing Management: Nursing managers should foster authentic leadership practices and implement empowerment-oriented interventions to strengthen nurses' motivation, autonomy, and engagement, thereby improving the overall quality of nursing care.
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