Effect of Working Time Quality on the Work-Life Imbalance of Nurses
10.11111/jkana.2020.26.1.11
- Author:
Kyung Jin HONG
1
Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Semyung University, Korea. kjhong@semyung.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2020;26(1):11-21
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE:This study aims to examine the working time quality and work-life imbalance and verify the effect of working time quality on nurses' work-life imbalance.
METHODS:Data from the Korean Working Condition Survey were analyzed, and a total of 296 nurses were included. Working time quality was measured using the following: number of work hours per week, amount of weekend work, whether work was done during free time to meet work demands, and whether there were any changes in work hours. Five items were used to determine levels of work-life imbalance.
RESULTS:The number of weekend work days was positively related to work-life imbalance (p=.036). Nurses who spent their free time working to meet work demands (p<.001), as well as nurses whose work time changed through an increase in hours (p=.001), showed higher levels of work-life imbalance. In addition, nurses who had worked for less than 1 year had a poor work-life balance compared with those who worked 10 years or more.
CONCLUSION:To improve nurses' work-life balance, it is essential to improve quality of work time by providing fair schedules, avoiding unpredictable changes in work schedule, and supporting new nurses.
