Belongingness in the workplace: a study of Malaysian nurses' experiences

Zainah Mohamed, Jennifer Margaret Newton, Lisa Gaye McKenna

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Abstract

The need to belong has been proposed as the most basic need for human psychological well-being. Lack of belongingness has been associated with stress, anxiety and lack of esteem. Social and psychological functioning in the workplace has been linked to nurses interconnection with others and their perceptions of belongingness. Aim: To explore factors contributing to Malaysian nurses sense of belonging in the workplace.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)124 - 130
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Nursing Review
Volume61
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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