The Influence of Grit on Turnover Intention of University Hospital Nurses: The Mediating Effect of Job Involvement
10.4040/jkan.2019.49.2.181
- Author:
Ji Yeong JEONG
1
;
Youn Sook SEO
;
Jung Hoon CHOI
;
Seong Hee KIM
;
Min Sook LEE
;
Sung Hwa HONG
;
Jung Suk CHOI
;
Da Eun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea. jeongjy76@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2019;49(2):181-190
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE:This study aimed to confirm the mediating effect of job involvement in the relationship between grit and turnover intention among nurses working at university hospitals.
METHODS:Participants included 437 nurses from university hospitals located in C city, Gyeongnam. Data were collected from January 8 to 19, 2018, using self-report questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the t-test, analysis of variance, Scheffe's test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression, with the SPSS/22.0 program. A mediation analysis was performed according to the Baron and Kenny, and bootstrapping methods.
RESULTS:There were significant relationships between grit and job involvement (r=.40, p<.001), grit and turnover intention (r=−.29, p<.001), and turnover intention and job involvement (r=−.52, p<.001). Job involvement showed partial mediating effects in the relationship between grit and turnover intention.
CONCLUSION:Grit increased job involvement and lowered turnover intention. Therefore, to reduce nurses' turnover intention, it is necessary to develop a program and strategies to increase their grit.
