Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education  2015;21(4):490-498

doi:10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.4.490

The Effects of Job Stress, Depression, and Psychological Happiness on Job Satisfaction of Office Workers.

Hae Kyung LEE 1 ; Chun Youn NAM

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Keywords

Industry; Workers; Stress; Depression; Happiness; Job satisfaction

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify factors that predict job satisfaction in office workers. Participants were recruited from eight industries in B Ku in D city, and the research was carried out from February 10 until October 10, 2014. Job satisfaction was assessed using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). METHODS: Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and a stepwise multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 18.0. There was a negative correlation between job satisfaction and job stress. RESULTS: Job stress (lack of reward, occupational climate, job demand, job insecurity) and psychological happiness were identified as determinants of job satisfaction, which explained 43.6% of the total variance of job satisfaction. CONCLUSION: The findings provide empirical evidence to help nurses prepare effective interventions related to the mental health promotion of office workers.