J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2023 Feb;30(1):56-65. 10.7739/jkafn.2023.30.1.56.

The Influence of Relational Bonds, Followership, and Occupational Stress on Nurses' Organizational Commitment

• KMID: 2539858
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2023.30.1.56

Abstract

Purpose
This descriptive survey-based study aimed to examine the degree of relational bonds, followership, occupational stress, and organizational commitment in nurses and to identify factors influencing organizational commitment.
Methods
The research was conducted among 181 nurses who had more than 1 year of experience at a general hospital with 700 beds in Seoul. Relational bonds, followership, occupational stress, and organizational commitment were measured using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected from June 3 to June 28, 2021.
Results
Relational bonds, followership, and occupational stress showed significant correlations with organizational commitment. Relational bonds (r=.45, p<.001) and followership (r=.55, p<.001) had positive correlations with organizational commitment, and occupational stress (r=-.44, p<.001) had a negative correlation with organizational commitment. Followership (β=.43, p<.001) and occupational stress (β=-.32, p<.001) were identified as factors affecting organizational commitment, and the total explanatory power was 41%.
Conclusion
The findings of this study show that effective strategies are needed to enhance followership and reduce occupational stress among nurses, which could improve nurses' organizational commitment.