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Influence of work values and personality traits on intent to stay among nurses at various types of hospital in T aiwan
Author(s) -
Chen LiChiu,
Perng ShoaJen,
Chang FwuMei,
Lai HuiLing
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.12268
Subject(s) - conscientiousness , big five personality traits , personality , nursing management , psychology , nursing , work (physics) , clinical psychology , medicine , social psychology , extraversion and introversion , mechanical engineering , engineering
Aim In this study, the influence of work values and personality traits on the intent to stay at work was examined among nurses in Taiwan. Background No empirical studies in this area have been conducted in the nursing industry. Methods A cross‐sectional predictive study was performed during 2012 with 1246 nurses recruited from three different types of hospital located in northeastern Taiwan. A structured questionnaire based on the 5‐factor model was used. Multiple regression analyses were used to investigate the various factors associated with the intent to stay at work among nurses. Results The overall response rate was 85%. The nurses who had a high level of intent to stay at work were significantly more likely to be in senior roles; exhibited positive work values, conscientiousness, emotional stability; and worked at a non‐religious hospital. Conclusion Age, the role of work values, personality traits and type of hospital were crucial in enhancing the level of intent to stay at work. Implications for nursing management The study findings provide evidence for managers to develop an optimal strategy for nurses with specific personality traits and highly positive work values, which can guide the recruitment and retention of nurses.