The Influence of Positive Psychological Capital, Perceived Value of Work, and Nurse Practice Environment on Retention Intention in Small-Medium Sized Hospital Nurses
10.11111/jkana.2024.30.3.189
- Author:
Su Hye KWON
1
;
Miseon BANG
;
Young Kyoung KIM
Author Information
1. Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Kosin University
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2024;30(3):189-200
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the influential factors on retention intention among nurses in small-medium sized hospitals.
Methods:This study was conducted with 185 nurses of 6 small-medium sized general hospitals located in B metropolitan city. Data were collected from July 10 to July 19, 2022 using on-line self-report questionnaires. A descriptive analysis and hierarchical multiple regression were used for data analysis utilizing IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows version 25.0.
Results:The variables influencing the retention intention of the subjects were perceived value of work (β=.36, p<.001), nurse manager ability, leadership, and support of nurses (β=.22, p=.024), positive psychological capital (β=.15, p=.042), and subjective health status (β=.14, p=.035), and the total explanatory power (R2 ) of these variables was 38.0% (F=12.24, p<.001).
Conclusion:Based on the results, in order to increase the retention intention for nurses in small and medium-sized hospitals, it is necessary to create an environment and culture as well as educational strategies for fostering a sense of work value and positive psychological capital. In addition, proactive organizational efforts are required to strengthen nurses’ subjective health and nurse managers’ supporting capabilities and leadership in small-medium sized hospitals.
