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Does being in the military affect nurses' perceptions of work life?
S E Robinson1, E R Rodriguez, M T Sammons
1Counselling Psychology Programme, Arizona State University 85287-0611.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Military and civilian nurses reported similar burnout and morale. However, civilian nurses experienced greater job satisfaction, autonomy, and innovation opportunities compared to their military counterparts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Organizational Psychology
- Workplace Studies
Background:
- Understanding nurses' work environments is crucial for retention and well-being.
- Differences between military and civilian healthcare settings may influence job perceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the work life perceptions of military and civilian nurses.
- To identify specific factors contributing to job satisfaction and burnout in different nursing sectors.
Main Methods:
- Causal comparative study design.
- Utilized Work Environment Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Michigan Job Satisfaction Scale.
- Matched military and civilian nurse samples on demographic variables; employed MANOVA for analysis.
Main Results:
- No significant differences found in burnout and morale between military and civilian nurses.
- Military nurses reported higher satisfaction with pay and benefits.
- Civilian nurses reported significantly higher job satisfaction, peer cohesion, supervisory support, decision-making autonomy, and innovation opportunities.
Conclusions:
- While pay and benefits differ, civilian nursing roles offer greater overall job satisfaction and autonomy.
- Work setting characteristics significantly impact nurses' perceptions of their professional environment.
- Recommendations for improving military nursing work environments are discussed.