J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2021 Sep;27(4):227-235. 10.11111/jkana.2021.27.4.227.

Effects of Meaning of Work, Job Embeddedness, and Workplace Bullying on Turnover Intention of Nurses in a University Hospital

Affiliations
  • 1Unit Manager of Referral Center, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Korea.
  • 2Head Nurse of Health Promotion Center, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Korea.
  • 3Nursing Administrator, Department of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Korea.
  • 4Associate Professor, College of Medicine ‧ Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of meaning of work, job embeddedness, and workplace bullying on turnover intention in university hospital nurses.
Methods
Data were collected from 126 nurses in a university hospital with more than 500 beds in C-city. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with the SPSS 25.0 program.
Results
Significant factors influencing the turnover intention of hospital nurses were meaning of work, job embeddedness and workplace bullying.
Conclusion
Negative significant factors influencing the turnover intention of university hospital nurses were meaning of work and job embeddedness. Workplace bullying was the only positive significant factor influencing turnover intention of university hospital nurses. In order to reduce turnover intention, it is necessary to find an alternative that strengthens the meaning of work and job embeddedness and prevents the workplace bullying.

Keyword

Nurses; Work engagement; Job satisfaction; Bullying; Personnel turnover
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