Indecent work perception and burnout among psychiatric nurses: the mediating role of emotion regulation

Indecent work perception is an important risk factor for burnout among psychiatric nurses, and diminished use of cognitive reappraisal partly meditates this association. These findings highlight the need for organizational interventions that enhance recognition and career development opportunities, alongside individual-level strategies that strengthen adaptive emotion regulation skills. Addressing both contextual and psychological factors may be critical for reducing burnout and promoting sustainable professional development in psychiatric nursing.