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Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Among Diagnostic Radiography Technologists in Kuwait: A Mixed-Methods Research

Ebtehal M Al-Qattan¹, Hamad Al-Hamad², Asseel Khalaf¹

¹Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait, kuniv.edu.

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Summary

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Job satisfaction among diagnostic radiography technologists in Kuwait is generally moderate to high. Key factors influencing satisfaction include nationality, gender, and education, with non-Kuwaiti males and B.Sc. graduates reporting higher levels.

Keywords:

depersonalization emotional exhaustion job satisfaction personal accomplishment radiography technologists turnover intention

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Published on: August 9, 2024

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Radiography Workforce Studies
Occupational Health

Background:

Job satisfaction is crucial for employee retention.
Key factors influencing job satisfaction include payment, promotions, supervision, benefits, rewards, operating conditions, co-workers, nature of work, and communication.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine factors affecting job satisfaction among diagnostic radiography technologists (DRTs) in Kuwait.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach was employed.
Part I: Electronic questionnaire study (32 questions) distributed to DRTs in Kuwait.
Part II: 12 face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Data analyzed using SPSS version 20.

Main Results:

The mean job satisfaction level for DRTs was 136, with 51% satisfied, 37% neutral, and 11.6% dissatisfied.
Nationality, gender, and education significantly impacted satisfaction (p < 0.05). Non-Kuwaiti males and B.Sc. graduates reported higher satisfaction.
Thematic analysis revealed themes of recognition, organizational support, professional growth, compensation, work environment, and educational impact.

Conclusions:

Diagnostic radiography technologists in Kuwaiti governmental hospitals exhibit moderate to high job satisfaction.
Findings indicate a need for policymakers to enhance promotion programs and career development opportunities for radiographers.