Exploring factors that affect job crafting behavior among nurses: A qualitative study

Jackie Zhanbiao Li, Yingqian Lao, Ling Xing, Yuyan Shen, Mengmeng Zhang, Yiwei Xia, Haichang Jiang, Affiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Faculty of Business, Curtin University Malaysia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Department of Outpatient, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Shanghai Putuo District Maternity and Infant Hospital, Guilin City Lingui District Lingui Town Health Center, School of Information Engineering, Jingdezhen University

Nursing Ethics: An International Journal for Health Care Professionals

Published online on March 04, 2026

Abstract

Nursing Ethics, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 1207-1225, June 2026.
BackgroundNurses in China’s public hospitals face high-pressure environments and emotional labor, leading to professional fatigue, identity conflicts, and reduced work efficacy. These challenges impact job satisfaction and engagement. Despite these issues,...