The mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal between mindfulness and occupational burnout among nurses

2026-07-15T17:13:25+00:00

Objectives: Nurses work under demanding and stressful conditions. They can encounter burnout due to depletion of cognitive resources. In this regard, some psychological variables mitigate nurses’ occupational burnout condition. This study investigated whether cognitive reappraisal mediates the relationship between mindfulness and occupational burnout. Grounded in mindfulness theory, we hypothesized that mindfulness reduces burnout and cognitive reappraisal can have mediating effect on this relationship.

Methods: Survey data were collected from 302 nurses across occupational settings. Mindfulness, cognitive reappraisal, and occupational burnout were assessed using validated self-report measures. Mediation analysis was conducted to test the proposed model.

Results: Mindfulness was significantly and negatively associated with occupational burnout. It was also positively linked to cognitive reappraisal, which in turn showed a negative association with burnout. Cognitive reappraisal partially mediated the mindfulness–burnout relationship, indicating that mindful nurses tend to interpret stressors in more constructive ways, thereby experiencing less burnout.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the value of cultivating both mindfulness and cognitive reappraisal competencies in workplace settings. Nurses who develop these skills appear better equipped to manage occupational stress and maintain emotional well-being, suggesting that intervention programs targeting both capacities may help prevent burnout.

INDICATORS OF GENERAL HEALTH AND LIFE QUALITY OF FOREIGN MEDICAL STUDENTS AND ESTABLISHING THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEVEL OF SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION

2026-07-15T07:46:46+00:00

Adapting international students to medical universities is one of the most pressing challenges in higher education today. According to UNESCO, more than 6.1 million students study outside their home countries, and about 12–15% of them are enrolled in medical programs. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, foreign students make up roughly 35–40% of all medical university enrollments (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2023). This high proportion creates unique demands on the education system. Foreign medical students often face several challenges at once. They must learn a new language, adjust to a different culture, meet strict academic expectations, and cope with the intensity of medical training. Together, these factors make the adaptation process especially demanding. When students struggle to adjust, it can affect their physical and mental health, lower their quality of life, hinder their academic success, and limit their development as future doctors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the general health and quality of life of international medical students, examine their relationship with the level of socio-psychological adaptation, and develop a scientifically grounded support system to improve adaptation within a multinational medical education environment.

Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management

The mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal between mindfulness and occupational burnout among nurses

INDICATORS OF GENERAL HEALTH AND LIFE QUALITY OF FOREIGN MEDICAL STUDENTS AND ESTABLISHING THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LEVEL OF SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION