The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals

This study explores the relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals. The research examines how key dimensions—workload, perceived social support, and work motivation— impact emotional stress levels. A sample...

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Main Authors: Azmi, Emilia Nurfarah Ain, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, H. Hamsan, Hanina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/1/117989.pdf
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author Azmi, Emilia Nurfarah Ain
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
H. Hamsan, Hanina
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H. Hamsan, Hanina
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description This study explores the relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals. The research examines how key dimensions—workload, perceived social support, and work motivation— impact emotional stress levels. A sample of 453 working mothers was analyzed using quantitative methods, including correlation and regression analyses. The results reveal that workload is the strongest predictor of emotional stress, followed by social support and work motivation. Higher workload was significantly associated with increased emotional stress, while greater social support and higher motivation contributed to lower stress levels. These findings highlight the critical need for effective workload management, robust support systems, and motivational strategies in healthcare settings to reduce emotional stress and enhance well-being among working mothers. The study offers valuable insights into the interplay of these factors and provides practical recommendations for improving employee well-being in public hospitals.
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spelling upm-1179892025-06-19T09:20:12Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/ The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals Azmi, Emilia Nurfarah Ain Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa H. Hamsan, Hanina This study explores the relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals. The research examines how key dimensions—workload, perceived social support, and work motivation— impact emotional stress levels. A sample of 453 working mothers was analyzed using quantitative methods, including correlation and regression analyses. The results reveal that workload is the strongest predictor of emotional stress, followed by social support and work motivation. Higher workload was significantly associated with increased emotional stress, while greater social support and higher motivation contributed to lower stress levels. These findings highlight the critical need for effective workload management, robust support systems, and motivational strategies in healthcare settings to reduce emotional stress and enhance well-being among working mothers. The study offers valuable insights into the interplay of these factors and provides practical recommendations for improving employee well-being in public hospitals. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-07 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/1/117989.pdf Azmi, Emilia Nurfarah Ain and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and H. Hamsan, Hanina (2024) The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 1037-1049. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/24043/The-Relationship-between-Workload-Social-Support-Work-Motivation-and-Emotional-Stress-among-Working-Mothers-in-Malaysian-Public-Hospitals 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i12/24043
spellingShingle Azmi, Emilia Nurfarah Ain
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
H. Hamsan, Hanina
The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title_full The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title_fullStr The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title_full_unstemmed The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title_short The relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in Malaysian public hospitals
title_sort relationship between workload, social support, work motivation, and emotional stress among working mothers in malaysian public hospitals
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117989/1/117989.pdf