Relationship between the Types of Violence Experienced, Self-Esteem, and Organizational Commitment among Emergency Room (ER) Nurses

Author: Ga-Hyun KIM ¹ ; Young-Su PARK
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1. Pusan Gwanghye Hospital, Busan, Korea
Publication Type:Research Article
From: Health Communication 2023;18(1):37-44
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Purpose: : Using a descriptive survey design, this study investigated the relationship between the types of violence experienced, self-esteem, and organizational commitment among emergency room (ER) nurses.
Methods: : A descriptive survey was conducted on 124 ER nurses working in two tertiary hospitals and three general hospitals in Busan Metropolitan City. Data were collected from October 15th to October 30th , 2019, and analyzed using independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and the Scheffé test.
Results: : In the relationship between the types of violence experienced, self-esteem, and organizational commitment, a weak negative correlation (r=-.27, p=.002) was found between the type of violence experienced and organizational commitment.
Conclusion: : The study findings showed that it is necessary to reduce violent experiences to increase the organizational commitment of ER nurses. To this end, it is vital to create a safe working environment in emergency rooms, which are often exposed to violence, and to establish policies that prevent and protect ER in advance from various factors that cause violence.