Relationship between protégés’ self‐concordance and life purpose: The moderating role of mentor feedback environment

Abstract

Abstract Aim To deepen our research on how to develop a more positive life purpose, this study investigates the role of protégés’ self‐concordance and mentor feedback environment in shaping protégés’ life purpose. Method This study was a cross‐sectional study using a sample of nurses. 700 valid questionnaires were collected. Jamovi and Process Macro were used for analysis. Results The positive association between self‐concordance and protégés’ life purpose is stronger when mentor feedback environment is high than when mentor feedback environment is low. Conclusion Protégés’ life purpose can be enhanced by self‐concordance, especially for protégés who work in supportive mentor feedback environment. Implications for nursing management It is important to build a supportive mentor feedback environment. Further, protégés should promote the transformation of extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation.

Keywords

• life purpose
• mentor feedback environment
• nurse
• protégé
• self‐concordance