Analysis of the current situation and influencing factors of emotional labor among pediatric nurses: A cross-sectional study

Huiqing Liu, Zifeng Li, Xiaojing Zhou, Wei Gong, Zuyang Xi and Juan Cao

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 4, 1-13

Abstract: Aim: To examine the level and factors associated with emotional labor among pediatric nurses in Yichang, China. Methods: From December 20–25, 2024, a cross-sectional descriptive online study was conducted among 307 pediatric nurses in Yichang, China. The survey included general information, emotional labor (assessed using the Emotional Labor Scale; higher scores indicate greater emotional labor), spiritual climate, and compassion satisfaction, and the influencing factors associated with emotional labor were analyzed. Results: Pediatric nurses in Yichang had a total emotional labor score of 69.20 ± 9.40. Regression analysis showed that nurses without children had higher emotional labor levels than those with children (P

Date: 2026
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