The Mediating Role of Career Calling in the Relationship Between Family-Supportive Supervisor Behaviors and Turnover Intention Among Public Hospital Nurses in China
10.1016/j.anr.2020.08.011
- Author:
Leigang ZHANG
1
;
Tingting JIN
;
Huaibin JIANG
Author Information
1. School of Teacher Education, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2020;14(5):306-311
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study explored the mediating effect of career calling in the relationship between familysupportive supervisor behaviors and turnover intention among nurses.
Methods:Data were gathered from 563 nurses enrolled in eight public hospitals in China. They were required to complete measures of family-supportive supervisor behaviors, career calling, and turnover intention. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis and the bootstrapping procedure were used to examine the mediating role of career calling.
Results:Family-supportive supervisor behaviors were positively associated with career calling, but negatively associated with turnover intention. Furthermore, career calling partially mediated the relationship between family-supportive supervisor behaviors and turnover intention.
Conclusion:This study provides strong evidence for an increasing body of work that emphasizes the importance of nursing leaders engaging in family-supportive behaviors for increasing employee career calling and reducing turnover intention.
