J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2013 Sep;19(4):491-500.

Interpersonal Relations, Hope, Professional Self-concept and Turnover Intention according to Adult Attachment Styles in Early Stage Nurses

• Oh EJ
• Lee SY
• Sung KM

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine interpersonal relations, hope, professional self-concept and turnover intention according to adult attachment styles in early stage nurses.
METHODS
A survey using a structured questionnaire was conducted with 245 nurses who work in one of six general hospitals. Additionally, a qualitative method was used to obtain data on experiences in interpersonal relations. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WINdows 14.0 and qualitative data from open question in the survey questionnaire were analyzed using content analysis.
RESULTS
There was a significant difference in interpersonal relations, hope, and professional self-concept according to adult attachment styles. In the interpersonal relation of early stage nurses, 8 themes were identified, of which the most frequent were: a comfortable relationship with my co-workers (43%) and stress from the relationship (34%).
CONCLUSION
Findings from this study should be useful in the development of programs to promote adult attachment and professional self-concept for early stage nurses.

Keyword

Nurses; Object attachment; Interpersonal relations; Self-concept; Personnel turnover

MeSH Terms

Adult
Hospitals, General
Humans
Intention
Interpersonal Relations
Object Attachment
Personnel Turnover
Surveys and Questionnaires