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Journal of Nursing Management
Wiley
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Aim. Tis study aimed to investigate the appreciation leadership, workplace belongingness, and afective commitment among
nurses, with a specifc focus on the mediating role of job crafting. Background. Leadership, particularly in healthcare care,
signifcantly infuences employee experiences and outcomes. Appreciative leadership fosters a positive work environment, valuing
and motivating employees. However, its impact on workplace belongingness and afective commitment among nurses requires
further exploration. Job crafting, a mechanism in which employees shape their roles to align with their preferences, strengths, and
values, can serve as a mediator intherelationship betweenappreciative leadership andoutcomes, suchas workplace belongingness
and afective commitment. Subjects and Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in nurses from two hospitals
(Prince MohammedbinAbdulazizandShaqraGeneralHospital)inRiyadhCity,SaudiArabia.Fourstandardizedscaleswereused
to assess appreciation for leadership, sense of belonging, afective commitment among nurses, and job crafting; 381 nurses were
surveyed. AMOS structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the hypothetical model of the study. Results. APL
signifcantly afects job-crafting behaviors, belonging, and afective commitment among nurses. Furthermore, job-crafting
behaviors signifcantly afect belonging among nurses and commitment. Conclusions. Tis indicates that when nurses perceive
their leadership positively, their job-crafting behaviors increase, which in turn enhances their sense of belonging at work.
Furthermore, these fndings indicate that positive leadership perceptions directly improve nurses’ commitment to their jobs. Tis
study recommended that educational programs can upgrade leadership styles and change practice levels. Implications for Nursing
Management. Nursing managers should focus on cultivating appreciative leadership behaviors, such as providing regular
feedback, recognizing achievements, and fostering a supportive work culture. Organizations can encourage the creation of jobs
among nurses by ofering opportunities for autonomy, skill development, and fexibility in job roles.
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