Social Support, Grit, Health Status, and Work-Life Balance of Nurses
10.15384/kjhp.2020.20.4.194
- Author:
Sol LEE
1
;
Yunhee SHIN
Author Information
1. Integrated Nurisng Care Service Ward, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Health Promotion
2020;20(4):194-202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:The purpose of this descriptive study is to investigate nurses’ social support, health status, grit, and work-life balance and identify the factors affecting their work-life balance.
Methods:The subjects in this study were 203 nurses working in a university hospital. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Scheffe’s test, and multiple linear regression.
Results:The study revealed significant relationships between work-life balance and social support (r=0.39, P<0.001), health status (r=0.69, P<0.001), and grit (r=0.36, P<0.001). Factors influencing work-life balance were health status (β=0.57), grit (β=0.17), social support (β=0.14), and work experience (β=-0.12). The explanatory power of the regression model was 51.2%, and the model was statistically significant (F=43.45, P<0.001).
Conclusions:This study suggests that it is necessary to include, in the intervention strategy for nurses’ work-life balance, methods to improve their health status, grit, and social support. A balanced work-life for nurses can help them satisfactorily perform professional services while managing the nursing organization stably and, ultimately, help them grow into professional nurses in the future.
