Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Workplace adjustment and intergenerational differences between matures, boomers, and xers.

S R Santos1, K Cox

  • 1Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Nursing Economic$
|October 13, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Workplace stress impacts nurses, with intergenerational differences in occupational adjustment noted between Baby Boomers and Generation X. Understanding these factors is key to reducing turnover and improving healthcare.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Enhanced Fluorescence of Near-Infrared Anti-CEA Antibodies for Visualizing Colorectal Cancers Using Modified Heptamethine Cyanines.

Molecular imaging and biology·2026
Same author

Supporting therapeutic radiographer research amidst growing pressures: "Why is it so challenging to advance radiographer involvement in research development?"

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2025
Same author

Radiographer educational requirements for adaptive radiotherapy techniques: A mixed-methods regional scoping study.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2025
Same author

Withdrawal notice to: Impact of Provision of Abdominal Aortic Calcification Results on Cardiovascular Risk Reducing Behaviours: A 12-Week RCT [Heart, Lung and Circulation, Volume 33, Supplement 4, August 2024, Page S357].

Heart, lung & circulation·2024
Same author

WITHDRAWN: Impact of Provision of Abdominal Aortic Calcification Results on Cardiovascular Risk Reducing Behaviours: A 12-Week RCT.

Heart, lung & circulation·2024
Same author

TreeKDE: clustering multivariate data based on decision tree and using one-dimensional kernel density estimation.

Journal of applied statistics·2024

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Occupational Health
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Workplace stress significantly impacts healthcare professionals, leading to increased turnover and absenteeism.
  • Intergenerational differences in workplace perceptions can exacerbate occupational stress.
  • Pediatric hospitals face unique challenges in managing staff well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing occupational adjustment among nurses.
  • To investigate the role of workplace stress and intergenerational conflict in nursing.
  • To identify differences in stress perception between Baby Boomer and Generation X nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire and focus group study was conducted with 413 nurses.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying critical factors in work adjustment and intergenerational conflict.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Statistical analysis was used to compare perceptions between different generational cohorts.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in work adjustment and perceptions of occupational stress were found between nurses.
    • Intergenerational conflicts were identified as a key factor influencing occupational adjustment.
    • Both real and perceived workplace stress contribute to fiscal and human costs, including increased turnover and absenteeism.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing intergenerational dynamics and workplace stress is crucial for improving occupational adjustment in nursing.
    • Healthcare organizations must consider generational differences to mitigate stress and enhance retention.
    • Targeted interventions are needed to support nurses' well-being and reduce the negative impacts of workplace stress.