The Mediating Effect of Work Stress in the Relationship between Organizational Culture and Work-life Balance among Hospital Nurses
10.22650/JKCNR.2025.31.3.258
- Author:
Sunhee PARK
1
;
Sumi OH
;
Kyung Ah AHN
;
Sung A PARK
;
Hee-Soon YANG
;
Chang Gi PARK
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Hanyang University
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2025;31(3):258-268
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to examine the impact of organizational culture on work-life balance among hospital nurses, and to explore the mediating role of work stress in this relationship.
Methods:A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study design was employed. A total of 535 nurses from 10 hospitals in S City and J City, South Korea, participated in the study. Data were collected through self-reported online questionnaires between December 1 and 31, 2023. The measures included organizational culture (clan, hierarchy, adhocracy, and market), work-life balance(interference and enhancement), and work stress. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and path analysis.
Results:The findings showed that clan culture was associated with decreased work-life interference and increased work-life enhancement, with work stress partially mediating these relationships. Hierarchy and market cultures did not show a direct effect on work-life interference; however, work stress fully mediated these relationships. Adhocracy culture showed no significant association with work-life balance, and no mediating effect of work stress was identified.
Conclusion:The findings suggest the need for organizational strategies aimed at reducing work stress and fostering supportive work environments, which can improve nurses' work-life balance.
