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[A descriptive study on relationship between nurses' perception of their work and job satisfaction/retention]
Sei Roka Kango Daigaku Kiyo
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This study compared nurses in large hospitals (Group A) and small hospitals (Group B), finding that job satisfaction for both groups is linked to administration, relationships, and professionalism. Group B nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nurse retention and job satisfaction are critical issues in healthcare.
- Existing research often overlooks differences between nurses in large versus small healthcare facilities.
- Understanding these differences is key to improving nursing work environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare personal backgrounds and work perceptions of nurses in large (Group A) vs. small (Group B) hospitals.
- To identify key variables influencing nurse retention and job satisfaction across different hospital settings.
- To explore how educational background and work environment influence nurses' job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study utilizing questionnaires administered to two distinct groups of nurses (Group A: large hospitals, Group B: small hospitals).
- Surveys included demographic data and five scales: Administration system, Interpersonal relationship, Professionalism, Nurse's self-actualization, and Overall job satisfaction.
- Data analysis focused on identifying differences between groups and correlations between variables and job satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Group A nurses (3-4 year programs) focused on career development, while Group B nurses (practical nurses) focused on the work environment.
- Job satisfaction for both groups correlated with administration systems, interpersonal relationships, and professionalism.
- Group B nurses' job satisfaction was strongly linked to the nursing administration system and work environment; Group A's was moderately linked to all variables except self-actualization.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' educational backgrounds and perceptions of their work significantly differ based on hospital size and administration systems.
- Effective nursing administration systems and positive interpersonal relationships are crucial for enhancing nurse job satisfaction and retention in all settings.
- Targeted interventions addressing work environment perceptions are particularly important for improving job satisfaction among nurses in smaller hospitals.