The Effect of Perception of Safety Against Violence and Resilience on Emotional Exhaustion

Abstract Violence against healthcare workers has become a significant problem in Türkiye and around the world. Violence in the health sector puts healthcare professionals in a difficult situation physically, psychologically, and socially and can cause emotional burnout. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of perception of safety against violence and psychological resilience on emotional exhaustion in nurses. A cross-sectional quantitative research design was used in the study, using the perception of safety against violence, psychological resilience, and emotional exhaustion scales. The universe of the research consists of nurses working in public hospitals in Türkiye. An online survey form created in Google Forms was sent to nurses who agreed to participate in the study voluntarily. Research data were obtained from 298 nurses. Research hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling. According to the research results, perception of safety against violence and psychological resilience among nurses have a statistically significant and negative effect on emotional exhaustion. As a result, nurses' perception of safety and psychological resilience against violence should be improved to prevent and reduce emotional exhaustion.