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Perceived procedural justice and psychological flourishing among mental health professionals in Macao: a moderated mediation model

Authors: Hong Mian Yang, Mu He, Francis Cheung, Cornelia T. J. Chau, Im Sin Cheong, Anise M. S. Wu

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 3/2023

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This study aimed to examine whether and how organizational factors (i.e., procedural justice) are associated with psychological flourishing, an optimal mental state. Path analysis was conducted among 195 Chinese mental health professionals (females = 69%; Mean age = 30 years) in Macao, and results showed that emotional exhaustion partially mediated the positive association between procedural justice and psychological flourishing, whereas emotion regulation significantly diminished the effects of procedural injustice on emotional exhaustion. Our findings highlight the emotional mechanisms underlying the influence of organizational procedures on employees’ wellbeing, and wellness programs for enhancing employees’ emotional regulation skills are recommended.

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Title: Perceived procedural justice and psychological flourishing among mental health professionals in Macao: a moderated mediation model
Authors: Hong Mian Yang
Mu He
Francis Cheung
Cornelia T. J. Chau
Im Sin Cheong
Anise M. S. Wu
Publication date: 26-04-2022
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-022-09541-3

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