간호사의 직무스트레스와 이직의도와의 관계에서 긍정심리자본의 매개효과

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Mediating Effect of Positive Psychological Capital on the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Turnover Intention among Korean Nurses

Yim, Hee Yun Advisor : Prof. Kim, Jin-Hee Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Chosun University

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the relationship between occupational stress, turnover intention, and positive psychological capital; it also examined the mediation effect of positive psychological capital on the relationship. Occupational stress & positive psychological capital is major concept for personnel management strategies that can decrease turnover intention among nurses. Methods: Study participants were composed of 447 nurses from hospitals with over 300-beds in four major cities, including Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju. Self-reported questionnaires were used to collect data, and IBM SPSS program version 20.0 was used for analysis. Results: The mean score for occupational stress was 43.5 (SD=±5.6, range=24-96). Turnover intention was 13.2 (SD=±3.5, range=5-20) and positive psychological capital was 94.7 (SD=±12.5, range=24-144). There were significant correlations among occupational stress, turnover intention, and positive psychological capital. Positive psychological capital had a partial mediation effect on the relationship between occupational stress and turnover intention. Conclusion: To reduce turnover intention among nurses, efforts are needed to actively manage occupational stress while also considering strategies for reinforcement of positive psychological capital.

Key words: Positive Psychological Capital, Nurses, Occupational Stress, Turnover Intension, Mediating