Linking organizational support with occupational satisfaction among Indian nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Organizational support is crucial for nurse job satisfaction, especially in resource-limited settings like India.
• High workloads and limited resources in Indian hospitals can negatively impact nurse morale and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the correlation between perceived organizational support (POS) and job satisfaction among nurses.
• To provide insights into improving nursing work environments in tertiary care settings.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative study involving 400 nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
• Data collection using the validated Job Satisfaction Survey and Perceived Organizational Support (POS) Scale.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant positive correlation (ρ = 0.44; p < 0.0001) was observed between POS and job satisfaction.
• Mean scores indicated moderate levels of both job satisfaction (144 ±32) and perceived organizational support (24 ±16).

Conclusions:

• Perceived organizational support is a key determinant of job satisfaction in the studied nursing population.
• Implementing strategies to strengthen organizational support, such as fair policies and recognition, can enhance nurse satisfaction, retention, and the quality of care provided.