How Does Psychological Capital Buffer Job Stress in Dental Healthcare Workers?

Desi Andriyani; Lies  Elina Prasetiowati

doi:10.69725/shmw.v1i4.309

Authors

Desi Andriyani Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Tanjungkarang, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Lies Elina Prasetiowati Department of Dental Health at the Tanjungkarang Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69725/shmw.v1i4.309

Keywords:

Job Burnout, Psychological Capital, Work Engagement, Safety Climate, Transformational Leadership

Abstract

Objective: The influence of organisational factors and psychological resources on occupational well-being in dental healthcare is examined in this study. It looks at how work engagement, safety climate and transformational leadership directly impact job burnout, and whether psychological capital strengthens these protective factors.

Methods: To measure the key concepts, we used scales that had been shown to be valid. Information was examined via structural equation modelling and hierarchical regression to evaluate direct and moderating impacts, with measurement models confirmed for reliability and validity.

Findings: The analysis shows that work engagement, safety climate and transformational leadership can all play a key role in preventing job burnout. Also, good mental health can make these bad relationships much better. Individuals with high levels of psychological capital demonstrate a greater ability to convert supportive work conditions into sustained well-being.

Novelty: This research is pioneering because it shows how organisational resources and personal capabilities work together. Psychological capital is established not just as a complementary factor, but as a catalytic resource that optimises the impact of workplace conditions on professional health.

Research Implications: The study provides a theoretical advancement by integrating organisational and positive psychology perspectives. Psychological capital is identified as a strategic leverage point for the purpose of practice. This suggests that interventions targeting this resource can maximise the effectiveness of organisational support systems. The result of this is that sustainable professional practice and enhanced care quality are promoted.

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Author Biographies

Desi Andriyani, Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Tanjungkarang, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

drg. Desi Andriyani, S.SiT., M.Kes, is a dedicated educator and researcher in the Department of Dental Health at the Politeknik Kesehatan Tanjungkarang, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. With a clinical background as a dental therapist (S.SiT) and a Master's in Health Sciences (M.Kes), her professional and research interests are centered on improving community oral health, occupational health and safety for healthcare workers, and enhancing the quality of dental health education and services. She is actively involved in both teaching the next generation of dental health professionals and conducting applied research that bridges theory with practical public health outcomes.
Lies Elina Prasetiowati, Department of Dental Health at the Tanjungkarang Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia.

drg. Lies Lies Elina Prasetiowati. P.,M.Pd is an educator and dental health professional affiliated with the Department of Dental Health at the Tanjungkarang Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia. With a solid background in dental health sciences, her professional focus encompasses community dental health services, dental health education, and occupational health and safety practices for healthcare workers. She is actively involved in community outreach initiatives and applied research aimed at improving oral health outcomes and advancing the quality of dental care education.

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