OCCUPATION AND HEALTH ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (11): 1451-1456.

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Impact of the chain mediating effect of professional identity and work stress on optometrists' job burnout and job satisfaction

CHU Zhenhai, LI Lihua, DENG Zhenyuan, LUO Nina()   

  1. Tianjin Eye HospitalTianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceTianjin 300020, China
  • Received:2025-11-07 Revised:2025-11-24 Online:2026-06-01 Published:2026-06-10
  • Contact: LUO Nina,E-mail:luonina27@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the intrinsic mechanisms of professional identity and work stress in the relationship between job burnout and job satisfaction among optometrists,analyze the direct impact path of job burnout on job satisfaction,as well as the indirect mechanism of professional identity and work stress,so as to provide a theoretical basis and intervention strategies for improving optometrists' occupational mental health and enhancing their job satisfaction. Methods From February to April 2025,a questionnaire survey was conducted among 300 optometrists in Tianjin,and general information questionnaires,professional identity scale,job stress scale,job satisfaction scale,and job burnout scale were used to collect data for descriptive statistics,correlation analysis,and mediation effect testing. Results There were statistically significant differences in the scores of job burnout among optometrists with different age,professional titles,and monthly incomes(F=11.216,5.180,4.034,all P<0.05). Among them,the job burnout level was relatively higher in the 40-<50 years age group[(3.26±0.37)points],the intermediate professional title group[(3.10±0.38)points],and the monthly income group of 0-<5 000 yuan[(3.13±0.39)points]. Job burnout was negatively correlated with job satisfaction and professional identity(r=-0.691,-0.728,both P<0.05),while positively correlated with work stress(r=0.482,P<0.05). Work stress showed negative correlations with both professional identity and job satisfaction(r=-0.451,-0.440, both P<0.05),and professional identity was positively correlated with job satisfaction(r=0.719,P<0.05). The direct effect of job burnout on job satisfaction was -0.482,accounting for 45.80% of the total effect;the total mediating effect was -0.526,accounting for 52.20% of the total effect. Conclusion There is a significant correlation among job burnout,work stress,and professional identity,and all these factors exert a significant impact on job satisfaction. Professional identity plays an important mediating role in the negative relationship between job burnout and job satisfaction. Therefore,enhancing optometrists' professional identity and job satisfaction,as well as strengthening psychological support and counseling,can effectively prevent and alleviate job burnout,thereby improving optometrists' occupational health and job satisfaction.

Key words: Optometrists, Job burnout, Professional identity, Job satisfaction, Job stress

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