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Ann Mousa Alnajdawi1, Rula Odeh Alsawalqa2, Linda Tahat3
1Ann Mousa Alnajdawi, PhD, is associate professor, Department of Social Work.
Abstract:
Despite extensive research on social worker (SW) roles in Jordan, limited attention has been given to the job's negative effects on SWs' psychological, emotional, and mental health, including its impact on performance and service quality. This cross-sectional study explores the relationship between job burnout, workplace bullying (WPB), social capital, and various personal characteristics among Jordanian SWs. Path analysis using SPSS AMOS revealed that SWs, particularly female SWs and those with work experience between one and five years, experienced job burnout, WPB, and low levels of social capital. Job burnout was positively correlated with WPB and negatively correlated with social capital. Social capital mediated the relationship between job burnout and WPB rates. These results highlight the need for greater focus on social work as both a practice and an academic discipline in Jordan. Organizations should adopt policies that promote ethical leadership and empowering them to strengthen social capital.
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