Impact of Perceptions of COVID-19 Related Risks on Partner “Social Undermining” of Healthcare Workers Through the Spillover Theory

The health emergency and pandemic at the global level was announced in early months of 2020 due to Covid-19 corona virus, healthcare workers have had perform their duties risky circumstances. Consequently, professionals are more vulnerable being infected with coronavirus. Hence, through lens spillover theory, this study investigates effect perceptions related risks on partner (spouse) “social undermining” via emotional exhaustion. Data collected two periods one-week time lag from 237 partners.Results revealed that increased undermining employee This contributes literature current by investigating impact workers’ close relatives. Hospital administrators policymakers need develop timely interventions mitigate or minimize negative effect. Therefore, practical implications suggested accordingly.