J Korean Clin Nurs Res.  2018 Dec;24(3):313-323. 10.22650/JKCNR.2018.24.3.313.

The Moderating Effect of Social Support between Hierarchy-Oriented Nursing Organizational Culture and Turnover Intention of Clinical Nurses

• Kim BM
• Han K
• Cho YA

• KMID: 2437831
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2018.24.3.313

Abstract

PURPOSE
This cross-sectional survey study explored the moderating effect of social support between hierarchy-oriented nursing organizational culture and turnover intention in clinical nurses.
METHODS
Data were collected using self-report questionnaires from 240 nurses working at three general hospitals in February 2018. Hierarchy-oriented nursing organizational culture, turnover intention and social support were measured using 5, 6, and 8 items, respectively, of validated instruments. Descriptive analysis and hierachical multiple regression were conducted using SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
Nurses rated 3.66±0.50 for hierarchy-oriented nursing organizational culture, 3.40±0.64 for turnover intention, and 3.77±0.56 for social support respectively. Nurses' turnover intention was positively correlated with hierarchical organizational culture, but negatively with social support. The moderating effect of social support was not significant in the relationship between hierarchical nursing organizational culture and turnover intention.
CONCLUSION
It is required to improve the hierarchy-oriented nursing organizational culture. Institutional preparation and education are urgently needed to strengthen the boss and peer support for clinical nurses and finally to reduce turnover intention.

Keyword

Nurse; Organizational Culture; Turnover Intention; Social Support; Moderating Effect

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Education
Hospitals, General
Intention*
Nursing*
Organizational Culture*