Sequential Double Mediation Effects of Social Support and Empowerment in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Burnout Among Care Workers in Elderly Long-Term Care Facilities

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the sequential double mediation effects of social support and empowerment in the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout among care workers.
• Conducted a survey with care workers in elderly long-term care facilities in Chungcheongnam-do, utilizing a final sample of 290 responses.
• Data analyzed using SPSS 28.0 and AMOS 28.0 software.
• Identified significant relationships among emotional intelligence, social support, empowerment, and burnout.
• Found significant relationships between emotional intelligence, social support, empowerment, and burnout.
• Social support showed a significant mediating effect between emotional intelligence and burnout (specific metrics not detailed).
• Empowerment also demonstrated a significant mediating effect, with social support and empowerment exhibiting sequential double mediation.

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