This cross-sectional study examines the interplay between toxic leadership, psychological capital, and caring behaviors in nurses, indicating essential management strategies.
This study is the first to simultaneously define nurses' perceptions of toxic leadership, psychological capital and caring behaviors within the same empirical model. By integrating these three variables, the research provides original insights into how managerial attitudes and nurses' psychological resources jointly shape the quality of nursing care. These findings have practical implications for nursing management, highlighting the importance of leadership development initiatives and organizational strategies aimed at strengthening nurses' psychological capital to sustain caring behaviors in demanding healthcare environments.
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