What is it about?
This study investigated the effects of malicious and benign envy on career plateau among nurses. A descriptive and cross-sectional design was employed, and data were gathered from nurses working in different hospital settings through a structured questionnaire. The results showed that malicious envy heightened the feeling of being stuck in one's career, whereas benign envy encouraged professional motivation and growth.
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Why is it important?
The study is important because understanding the dual nature of envy can help nursing managers and policymakers develop workplace strategies that reduce negative emotional reactions while promoting constructive competition and learning. Addressing envy in organizational contexts can improve job satisfaction, enhance career development opportunities, and ultimately contribute to better retention and performance in the nursing workforce.
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Writing this paper was a truly rewarding experience, as it allowed me to collaborate once again with colleagues with whom I have shared long-standing professional connections. Through this study, I was able to explore the emotional dynamics underlying nurses’ professional growth, a topic that has always intrigued me. The process also created new opportunities to engage with researchers and healthcare managers interested in career development and workplace psychology in nursing. This collaboration has further deepened my commitment to advancing research that supports nurses’ well-being and professional fulfillment.
Sehrinaz Polat
Istanbul Universitesi
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This page is a summary of: The effect of malicious and benign envy on career plateau in nurses: a cross-sectional study, BMC Nursing, September 2025, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12912-025-03817-z.
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