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Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) Behavior Type of Novice Nurses

Hye Jin Yang1, Sun Im Im1, Eun Young Choi2
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2013;19(5):636-646.
Published online: December 31, 2013

1Chosun University Hospital, Korea.

2Chosun Nursing College, Korea.

Corresponding author: Choi, Eun Young. Chosun Nursing College, 309-2 Pilmundaero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-825, Korea. Tel: +82-62-231-7368, Fax: +82-62-232-9072, eychoi@cnc.ac.kr
• Received: October 14, 2013   • Revised: November 11, 2013   • Accepted: November 22, 2013

Copyright © 2013 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration

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  • Purpose
    This study was done to provide data that would contribute to effective task performance in clinical nursing and development of nursing professional by understanding job stress, job satisfaction and organizational commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) behavior types of novice nurses.
  • Methods
    This study was a cross-sectional survey and the participants were 313 novice nurses who worked in one university hospital located in the city of Gwangju. Data were collected through the structured questionnaires that included general characteristics, job stress, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment scales. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and ANOVA with SPSS/WIN 19.0.
  • Results
    Regarding job stress according to LIFO behavior types of novice nurses, there were statistically significant differences between the favorable situation and the unfavorable situation. There were also statistically significant differences regarding the organizational commitment according to LIFO behavior types.
  • Conclusion
    The results indicate a difference in behavior patterns of novice nurses that suggest a need for education in order to reduce stress from the job and enhance organizational commitment by developing each nurse's preferred pattern and compensating for unfavorable patterns, as well. There also needs to be nursing resources that take into consideration behavior patterns of novice nurses.
  • Key Words: LIFO behavior; Job stress; Job satisfaction; Organizational commitment; Novice nurse
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Table 1
General Characteristics of Participants (N=131)
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Table 2
LIFO Behavior Pattern by Situation (N=131)
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Table 3
Degree of Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment (N=131)
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Table 4
Difference in Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment according to LIFO Behavior Pattern (N=131)
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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2013.19.5.636
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      Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) Behavior Type of Novice Nurses
      Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment according to Life Organization (LIFO) Behavior Type of Novice Nurses

      General Characteristics of Participants (N=131)

      LIFO Behavior Pattern by Situation (N=131)

      Degree of Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment (N=131)

      Difference in Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment according to LIFO Behavior Pattern (N=131)
      Table 1 General Characteristics of Participants (N=131)

      Table 2 LIFO Behavior Pattern by Situation (N=131)

      Table 3 Degree of Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment (N=131)

      Table 4 Difference in Job Stress, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment according to LIFO Behavior Pattern (N=131)

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