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KMID : 0614820090150040506
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2009 Volume.15 No. 4 p.506 ~ p.514
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A Study on the Subjectivity of Perceived Work Values in Nurses
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Han Hye-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: Nowadays nursing is facing a constantly increasing shortage of employees. While there are many causes for the present nursing shortage, a major contributing factor is the revolution in fundamental values what we expect in life. An understanding of the change can assist in identifying interventions that can be used to address this crisis in healthcare. The purpose of this study is to identify the features they look for in work and the underlying factors of the work values domain.
Methods: Using Q methodology, 37 nurses rated 34 selected Q-statements on a scale of 1-9. The collected data were analyzed using pc-QUNAL software.
Results: The results showed that work values, which nurses indicate as most important through working, were perceived as 4 factors; ’compensation oriented’, ’security oriented’, ’professional role oriented’ and ’freedom oriented’ work value.
Conclusion: Providing for these findings will result in greater job satisfaction among nurses, better nurse retention and enhanced patient care within a supportive and harmonious organization.
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KEYWORD
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Nurses, Perceived work Values, Q-methodology
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