J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2022 Dec;28(5):586-595. 10.11111/jkana.2022.28.5.586.

Effects of Positive Psychological Capital, Job Crafting and Job Satisfaction on Intention of Retention in Hospital Nurses

• Lee EA
• Ha Y

• KMID: 2538923
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2022.28.5.586

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to identify the factors that affect intention of retention of hospital nurses by examining correlations between positive psychological capital, job crafting, job satisfaction and intention of retention based on the expanded Job Demand-Resources Model.
Methods
A total of 198 nurses with more than 6 months of clinical experience were recruited from a university hospital. Data on positive psychological capital, job crafting, job satisfaction and intention of retention were collected from September to October 2021 using self-report questionnaires.
Results
Hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that the factors affecting hospital nurses’ intention to retain were marital status (β=.15, p=.035) in Model 1, positive psychological capital (β=.18, p=.037), and job crafting (β=.29, p=.001) in Model 2, and job satisfaction (β=.55, p<.001) explained by 35% in Model 3.
Conclusion
Based on our findings, employer and nursing leaders should provide job satisfaction programs including offering career growth opportunities and building supportive nursing culture for retention among nurses.

Keyword

Nurse; Positive psychological capital; Job crafting; Job satisfaction