Predicting nurses' occupational commitment and turnover intention: The role of autonomous motivation and supervisor
Claude Fernet1, Nicolas Gillet2,3, Stéphanie Austin1
1Département de gestion des ressources humaines, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada.
Aim:
To examine whether supportive supervisor (transformational leadership) and coworker (autonomy-supportive) behaviours predict occupational commitment and turnover intention over time through autonomous motivation.
Background:
Nurse turnover is a serious issue in several countries, straining the efficiency of the healthcare system and compromising both the quality and accessibility of healthcare.
Method:
Longitudinal data were collected over 12 months from 387 French-Canadian registered nurses. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized model.
Results:
The relationships between predictors at Time 1 (supervisor and coworker behaviours) and occupational commitment and turnover intention at Time 2 are mediated by autonomous motivation at Time 1.
Conclusion:
In times of global scarcity, the present findings provide insights into how the healthcare work environment acts on nurses' occupational turnover and commitment.
Implications For Nursing Management:
Healthcare organizations are advised to foster supportive work environments and promote autonomous motivation to sustain the nursing workforce.
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