J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2015 Jan;21(1):43-52. 10.11111/jkana.2015.21.1.43.

Impact of DISC Behavioral Styles on Job Satisfaction and Clinical Competencies among Newly Hired Nurses

• Mun MY
• Hwang SY

• KMID: 2321278
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2015.21.1.43

Abstract

PURPOSE
In this study, behavioral styles of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DISC) were examined and differences in job satisfaction and clinical competence among newly hired nurses were explored.
METHODS
For this explanatory correlational research, 176 newly hired clinical nurses were recruited from three university hospitals and one general hospital located in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Data were collected in August, 2013 though self-report questionnaires.
RESULTS
The distribution of behavioral styles was 11.4%, 42%, 29% and 17.6% for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness respectively. DISC behavioral styles were associated with sub-areas of job satisfaction such as professional position and doctor-nurse relationship. DISC behavioral styles were significantly associated with the total score for clinical competence and sub-areas of data collection, basic nursing skills, critical thinking, education and leadership, and attitudes toward professional development and practical skills. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that DISC behavioral styles predicted clinical competence (Adj. R2=.14, F=9.42, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
A focus on cultivating influential and steady behavioral styles among newly hired nurses can be helpful in improving job satisfaction and clinical competence. There is a need to improve interpersonal relationships through a deeper understanding of each person's behavioral style based on the analysis of DISC behavioral styles.

Keyword

Nurse; Behavior; Job satisfaction; Clinical competence

MeSH Terms

Clinical Competence
Data Collection
Education
Gyeonggi-do
Hospitals, General
Hospitals, University
Job Satisfaction*
Leadership
Linear Models
Nursing
Surveys and Questionnaires
Seoul
Thinking

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