Factors Influencing Retention Intention among Married Shift-Working Nurses Raising Preschool Children: The Roles of Parenting Stress, Work-Family Conflict, and Job Involvement
10.5807/kjohn.2025.34.4.224
- Author:
Ga Young HWANG
1
;
Gyoo Yeong CHO
Author Information
1. Nurse, Department of Nursing, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2025;34(4):224-234
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study examined the associations of parenting stress, work-family conflict, and job involvement with retention intention among married nurses working in shifts while raising preschool-aged children.
Methods:A total of 150 married nurses raising children aged five years or younger participated in the study. Structured questionnaires were used to measure parenting stress, work-family conflict, job involvement, and retention intention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA with Scheffé post hoc tests, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis.
Results:Parenting stress was positively correlated with work-family conflict (r=.60, p<.001), while work-family conflict was negatively correlated with retention intention (r=-.25, p=.002).Job involvement was positively associated with retention intention (r=.35, p<.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that job satisfaction (β=.44, p=.013) and job involvement (β=.26, p=.002) significantly predicted retention intention.
Conclusion:Improving job satisfaction and job involvement is essential for enhancing retention among married nurses. Institutional efforts to support work-life balance and provide professional development opportunities may foster long-term workforce stability.
