The effect of work role values on job satisfaction

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Registered nurses (RNs) are crucial to hospital operations.
• Understanding factors influencing RN job satisfaction is vital for retention and quality of care.
• Existing research has explored various aspects of RN job satisfaction, but the specific interplay with work roles and values requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the relationship between work roles, work role values, and job satisfaction among hospital-based registered nurses in the United States.
• To identify potential correlations that could inform strategies for improving RN work environments and job satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A survey was administered to 201 registered nurses in US hospitals.
• The survey included measures of work roles, work role values, and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire.
• Statistical analyses, including Spearman's rank order and Pearson's product moment tests, were employed to assess correlations.

Main Results:

• The study found a weak, statistically non-significant correlation (r = 0.12) between work roles, work role values, and job satisfaction.
• Despite the lack of statistical significance, the data provides a foundation for further conceptual and theoretical exploration.

Conclusions:

• The current findings suggest a limited direct statistical relationship between the examined factors in this specific RN population.
• The study's strength lies in its theoretical framework, highlighting the need for continued research into the complex factors influencing registered nurse job satisfaction.