Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2013 May;22(2):149-158.

Job Stress, Organizational Commitment, Way of Coping and Turnover Intention among Korean Visiting Nurses

• Choi IH
• Chung YH
• Park IH
• Choi YA

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of the study was to identify factors related to turnover intention among Korean visiting nurses.
METHODS
The data from 192 of 208 nurses working in southern part of Korea were collected for analysis during in-service education in May 19~20, 2011. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression analysis were performed using SPSS 19.0 program.
RESULTS
Among the general characteristic factors, young, married, university graduation, lower satisfaction with income and longer work experience as a nurse were associated with higher odds of turnover intention. Organizational commitment was associated with low turnover intention. Way of coping was not statistically significantly associated with turnover intension.
CONCLUSION
Stress from the organizational system was found to be the most important variable that explains the turnover intention in this study. Use of sensible communication methods and introduction of effective conflict resolution system is suggested to reduce turnover intention. Further research is recommended to identify the job demands and organizational systems of visiting nurses.

Keyword

Visiting nurses; Job stress; Commitment; Coping; Personnel; Turnover

MeSH Terms

Community Health Nursing
Intention
Korea
Logistic Models
Negotiating