J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2013 Dec;19(5):636-646.

Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) Behavior Type of Novice Nurses

Affiliations
  • 1Chosun University Hospital, Korea.
  • 2Chosun Nursing College, Korea. eychoi@cnc.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to provide data that would contribute to effective task performance in clinical nursing and development of nursing professional by understanding job stress, job satisfaction and organizational commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) behavior types of novice nurses.
METHODS
This study was a cross-sectional survey and the participants were 313 novice nurses who worked in one university hospital located in the city of Gwangju. Data were collected through the structured questionnaires that included general characteristics, job stress, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment scales. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and ANOVA with SPSS/WIN 19.0.
RESULTS
Regarding job stress according to LIFO behavior types of novice nurses, there were statistically significant differences between the favorable situation and the unfavorable situation. There were also statistically significant differences regarding the organizational commitment according to LIFO behavior types.
CONCLUSION
The results indicate a difference in behavior patterns of novice nurses that suggest a need for education in order to reduce stress from the job and enhance organizational commitment by developing each nurse's preferred pattern and compensating for unfavorable patterns, as well. There also needs to be nursing resources that take into consideration behavior patterns of novice nurses.

Keyword

LIFO behavior; Job stress; Job satisfaction; Organizational commitment; Novice nurse

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Education
Gwangju
Job Satisfaction*
Nursing
Surveys and Questionnaires
Task Performance and Analysis
Weights and Measures

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