An analysis of the relationship between job satisfaction and job stress in correctional nurses
- 15 July 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Research in Nursing & Health
- Vol. 25 (4), 282-294
- https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.10042
Abstract
Stamps and Piedmonte's Index of Work Satisfaction and Harris's Nurse Stress Index were completed by 287 registered nurses employed in state prison health care facilities in order to assess job satisfaction and job stress among correctional nurses. Correctional nurses' expectations about job satisfaction were influenced by pay and autonomy. This finding was consistent with studies of hospital nurses. Important sources of job satisfaction were professional status and interaction with employees. Analysis of differences between expectations and sources of job satisfaction may provide understanding of career benefits and sources of dissatisfaction. Time pressures and organizational support and involvement were sources of stress. Multivariate analyses showed an inverse relationship between stress and job satisfaction. Information about job satisfaction and work stress and their correlates may be used to develop strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of correctional nurses. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health 25:282–294, 2002Keywords
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