The Mediating Role of Subjective Social Status and Psychological Distress in the Relationship Between Perceived Prejudice and Job Satisfaction Among Male Nurses

We aim to investigate the mediating effects of subjective social status and psychological distress on the relationship between perceived prejudice and job satisfaction, and explore the moderating effect of self-esteem on these relationships. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 626 Chinese male nurses. Results showed that perceived prejudice had both direct and indirect impacts on job satisfaction, with the latter partially mediated by psychological distress but not subjective social status. Self-esteem moderated these relationships. To improve job satisfaction among male nurses, measures should be taken to reduce their sensitivity to prejudice and change public stereotypes.