Nurses’ Quality of Life and Job Satisfaction in Jordan
Author Information
Author(s): Hamdan Khaldoun M., Allari Rabia S., Baghdadi Nadiah A., Andargeery Shaherah Yousef, Haymour Abdullah M., Sabrah Evan, Shaheen Abeer M.
Primary Institution: Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Hypothesis
To examine the relationship between the professional quality of life and job satisfaction among registered nurses.
Conclusion
Nursing supervisors need to be more aware of the variables influencing nurses’ professional quality of life and job satisfaction to better support them.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses with high professional quality of life provide better patient care.
- Job satisfaction among nurses was found to be high with a mean score of 117.47.
- There is a significant positive relationship between job satisfaction and professional quality of life.
- Nurses in private hospitals reported higher job satisfaction than those in public hospitals.
- Nurses working morning shifts reported higher job satisfaction than those on night shifts.
Takeaway
This study found that happy nurses do a better job, and those working in private hospitals are generally more satisfied with their jobs.
Methodology
A cross-sectional correlational design using convenience sampling and online self-administered questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures and the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study used convenient sampling, which may not represent the entire population, and other personal stressors were not considered.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 74.4% females, with a mean age of 32.77 years and an average of 9.95 years of nursing experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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