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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

Exploring the Relationship Between Authentic Leadership and Nurses' Caring Behavior: The Mediating Effect of Occupational Coping Self-Efficacy.

Huiqi Chen, Yi Qiu, Chenglei Wu, Xiaoyun Li, Junxian Wu, Lin Li, Jing Yu, Jingru Song, Qin Shen

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Huiqi ChenSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6458-8341
Yi QiuSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2007-8119
Chenglei WuSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7825-870X
Xiaoyun LiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, jxsrmyy.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6879-2486
Junxian WuSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5132-6368
Lin LiSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1751-6502
Jing YuSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9065-494X
Jingru SongSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6838-0567
Qin ShenSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, zcmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3673-4619

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Abstract

Background: Nurses' caring behavior impacts patient outcomes. Studies have shown that authentic leadership and occupational coping self-efficacy correlate with nurses' caring behavior, but the mediating role of occupational coping self-efficacy remains underexplored among Chinese nurses. Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between authentic leadership and nurses' caring behavior, as well as the mediating role of occupational coping self-efficacy in this relationship. Methods: We recruited 436 nurses from 5 hospitals in Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces, China, from November 2024 to January 2025. They completed online questionnaires, including general demographic information, the authentic leadership questionnaire, the occupational coping self-efficacy questionnaire, and the caring behavior scale. A total of 436 questionnaires were collected, of which 418 were valid and included in the analysis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and bootstrapping procedures were used to examine the mediating role of occupational coping self-efficacy. Results: Clinical nurses scored 72.00 (64.00, 80.00) for authentic leadership, 37.00 (34.00, 43.00) for occupational coping self-efficacy, and 137.00 (120.00, 144.00) for caring behavior. Authentic leadership was positively correlated with occupational coping self-efficacy and caring behavior ( Conclusion: The scores for caring behavior, occupational coping self-efficacy, and authentic leadership were all at a moderate to high level. Both authentic leadership and occupational coping self-efficacy were crucial in promoting nurses' caring behavior, with occupational coping self-efficacy fully mediating the effect of authentic leadership on caring behavior. However, due to the cross-sectional design of this study, causal relationships between the variables cannot be established. Future research should employ longitudinal designs to further investigate these relationships. Implications for Nursing Management: Nursing administrators should focus on the impact of occupational coping self-efficacy and authentic leadership on caring behavior. In addition to authentic leadership training, situational simulation exercises and peer support programs can be used to increase nurses' occupational coping self-efficacy, which will help to promote caring behavior and enhance the quality of care.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalEmpathyLeadershipNursesSelf EfficacyAdultChinaCoping SkillsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsSurveys and Questionnairesauthentic leadershipcaringclinical nursesmediation analysisoccupational coping self-efficacy

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PMCPMC12947314

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