The role of ethical leadership in promoting internal whistleblowing among nurses: A dual-mediation model analysis of psychological safety and reporting attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the dual mediating roles of psychological safety and reporting attitudes in the association between ethics-centered leadership and internal whistleblowing among nurses.

Methods

A multicenter, cross-sectional study design was employed, involving a convenience sample of 273 nurses among five university hospitals from August to October 2024. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, Ethical Leadership Scale, Psychological Safety Scale, Positive Attitudes Toward Whistleblowing Scale, and Internal Whistleblowing Scale. Pearson correlation and structural equation model were conducted to test the hypothesized dual mediation model.

Results

The average score of nurses for ethical leadership was 4.14 ± 0.57, psychological

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504955 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature