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Job satisfaction in Japanese nurses
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, Health Sciences Center, London, Canada.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Japanese nurses exhibit strong work commitment but face challenges with job satisfaction due to limited promotion opportunities and working conditions. Addressing these extrinsic factors is crucial for improving nurse morale.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Job satisfaction is a critical factor influencing nurse retention and quality of care.
- Understanding factors affecting nurse job satisfaction in Japan is essential for healthcare system improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate job satisfaction among nurses in Japan using a validated instrument.
- To identify key factors influencing occupational satisfaction in the Japanese nursing workforce.
Main Methods:
- A modified version of the Stamps and associates' occupational satisfaction instrument was administered to 613 nurses in a Japanese hospital.
- Psychometric properties of the translated questionnaire were evaluated.
- Item analysis was conducted within the Japanese cultural context.
Main Results:
- The translated instrument demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties.
- Nurses reported neither satisfaction nor dissatisfaction, but showed strong work commitment.
- Extrinsic factors, particularly limited promotion opportunities and unfavorable working conditions, negatively impacted job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Job satisfaction among Japanese nurses is influenced by a combination of intrinsic commitment and extrinsic factors.
- Findings support Herzberg's dual-factor theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
- Recommendations include implementing merit-based clinical ladder opportunities to address systemic issues in the Japanese employment system.