Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Nursing Administration Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.
Abstract
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation which causes someone to question their perceptions, memories, or sense of reality, and gain control or avoid accountability. Through job enrichment, as offering greater autonomy, recognition, and opportunities for growth, nurses can rebuild confidence, strengthen their identity, and foster supportive and empowering work environment. This study aims to assess the mediating role of workplace gaslighting behavior on professional identity and job enrichment among nursing interns' students. The study employed a correlational descriptive cross-sectional research design. 246 nursing interns' students in academic year 2024/2025 participated in this study. The study took place at Mansoura Main University Hospital. The data was collected over three months in 2025 by using four tools: Student's Socio Demographic and Academic Profile, Gaslighting Work Behavior Questionnaire (GWQ), Professional Identity Questionnaire and Job Enrichment Questionnaire. Results: The majority of the studied sample (78.8%) have low gaslighting behavior levels, less than half of them (44.7%) have high professional identity levels, and more than half (54.4) of them have high levels of job enrichment. Conclusion: Gaslighting behavior was significantly negatively correlated with both professional identity and job enrichment, while professional identity and job enrichment were significantly positively correlated. Additionally, professional identity and job enrichment were significant independent predictors for nursing interns workplace gas lighting behaviors. Recommendation: Encourage experienced nurses to guide interns in developing their roles and responsibilities. Engage in self-reflection to understand personal values, strengths, and areas for growth in professional identity.
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