J Korean Acad Nurs.  2023 Aug;53(4):385-396. 10.4040/jkan.23037.

The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Nurses’ Well-Being: Does Digital Competence Matter?

• Li Y
• Jing Q
• Feng T
• Yang X

• KMID: 2545844
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.23037

Abstract

Purpose
Drawing on person–environment fit theory and social cognitive theory, this study aimed to examine how self-efficacy affects nurses’ workplace well-being via person-job fit and the moderating role of digital competence.
Methods
A two-wave survey was conducted to collect data. Data were collected from six hundred and ninety-five nurses at three Chinese hospitals between May 2022 and September 2022. We employed hierarchical regression analysis and bootstrapping to analyze the data.
Results
Self-efficacy positively influenced person-job fit (β = .55, p < .001), which positively affected nurses’ workplace well-being (β = .32, p < .001). Person-job fit mediated the effect of self-efficacy on nurses’ workplace well-being. Additionally, digital competence strengthened the positive impact of self-efficacy on person-job fit (β = .12, p < .001).
Conclusion
Recruiting nurses with both self-efficacy and digital competence benefits hospitals. It is critical for nurses to improve their digital competence for achieving person-job fit and attaining workplace well-being in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era.

Keyword

Psychological Well-Being; Nursing; COVID-19