Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Loneliness and the nurse manager.

R Davidhizar1

  • 1Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN.

The Health Care Supervisor
|November 4, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Managers can experience loneliness due to life and work pressures. Understanding this vulnerability and employing coping strategies are crucial for managers

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dealing with the "always sick" employee.

The health care manager·2005
Same author

A review of the literature on how important water is to the world's elderly population.

International nursing review·2004
Same author

A review of the literature on care of clients in pain who are culturally diverse.

International nursing review·2004
Same author

"The best thing about the hospitalization was that the nurses kept me well informed" Issues and strategies of client education.

Accident and emergency nursing·2002
Same author

Culturally competent care: emphasis on understanding the people of Afghanistan, Afghanistan Americans, and Islamic culture and religion.

International nursing review·2002
Same author

Assessing culturally diverse pediatric clients.

Pediatric nursing·2002

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Management Studies
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Loneliness is a common human experience, affecting individuals across various life stages.
  • Managers face unique stressors from both personal life and professional responsibilities, increasing vulnerability to loneliness.
  • The psychological impact of loneliness on managerial effectiveness and well-being requires attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the concept of loneliness in the context of managerial roles.
  • To highlight the specific vulnerabilities managers possess regarding feelings of loneliness.
  • To provide actionable methods for managers to cope with and mitigate loneliness.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of loneliness within management.
  • Identification of stressors contributing to managerial loneliness.
  • Outline of coping strategies tailored for managers.

Main Results:

  • Managers are susceptible to loneliness due to a combination of internal and external pressures.
  • Awareness of this heightened vulnerability is key for managers.
  • Specific coping mechanisms can be integrated into a manager's repertoire.

Conclusions:

  • Managers should be educated on the nature and prevalence of loneliness.
  • Proactive development of coping strategies is essential for managerial well-being and performance.
  • Integrating loneliness coping methods into management training is recommended.

Related Experiment Videos