Inductions Buffer Nurses' Job Stress, Health, and Organizational Commitment
Caroline Kamau1, Asta Medisauskaite2, Barbara Lopes3
1a Department of Organizational Psychology , Birkbeck University of London , London , UK.
Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health
|June 28, 2014
Summary
Mental health inductions for nurses significantly boost job satisfaction, reducing occupational stress and improving health. This enhanced well-being increases nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Nurses experience high stress, leading to sickness absence and turnover.
- Limited research exists on preventative strategies for nurse occupational health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of mental health inductions on nurses' job stress, general health, and organizational commitment.
Main Methods:
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis of data from 6,656 nurses.
Main Results:
- Mental health inductions positively impacted job satisfaction, reducing occupational stress and improving general health.
- Increased job satisfaction and improved health directly correlated with higher organizational commitment.
- Job satisfaction also directly influenced nurses' intention to remain with the organization.
Conclusions:
- Mental health inductions are effective in enhancing nurses' job satisfaction and occupational health.
- These programs benefit the nursing profession by improving well-being and organizational commitment.
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