Emotional Dissonance and Mental Health in Home-Care Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Johannessen Håkon A, Nielsen Morten Birkeland, Knutsen Rigmor Harang, Skare Øivind, Christensen Jan Olav
Primary Institution: National Institute of Occupational Health in Norway
Hypothesis
Does high-quality leadership mitigate the adverse impact of emotional dissonance on mental health?
Conclusion
Supportive, empowering, and fair leadership buffers the association of emotional dissonance on mental distress.
Supporting Evidence
- Emotional dissonance was positively associated with mental distress.
- Supportive leadership was negatively associated with mental distress.
- Leadership behaviors moderated the association between emotional dissonance and mental distress.
Takeaway
When home-care workers feel one way but have to act another, it can make them feel bad. Good leaders can help them feel better.
Methodology
Survey of home-care workers with follow-ups after 8 and 14 months, using validated scales to measure emotional dissonance and mental distress.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may introduce subjective bias.
Limitations
Low response rate and potential self-selection bias may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
95% female, mean age 45 years, majority with upper secondary or university education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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