분만실에 근무하는 조산사의 직무수행과 소명 의식이 직무 만족도에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate work performance and calling as determinants of job satisfaction among Nurse-Midwives.

Methods: The participants of this study were registered Nurse-Midwives who had worked in the delivery room for more than 6 months. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews, postal mail, and mobile devices. Subjects completed self-report questionnaires from July to August 2017. The dataset was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression.

Results 1. The mean score for job satisfaction was 3.42±0.45. Among the sub-factors, income had the lowest score (2.67±0.72) and management of delivery had the highest score (3.81±0.66). 2. Job satisfaction was significantly different according to marital status (t=2.252, p=.028), residential area (t=2.432, p=.016), and cause of job satisfaction (F=4.543, p=.012).

3. Job satisfaction showed a significant positive correlation with work performance (r=.291, p<.001) and calling (r=.566. p<.001). The correlation between work performance and calling was also positive and statistically significant (r=.323, p<.001).

4. Purpose and meaning (β=.477, p<.001) and marital status (β=–.148, p=.025) significantly influenced job satisfaction. The model developed in this study explained 45% of variation in job satisfaction.

Conclusion: Nurse-Midwives’job satisfaction may be enhanced by entrusting them with professional roles and tasks. Above all, it is necessary to develop and provide programs that help Nurse-Midwives connect their jobs with the meaning and purpose of their lives.

Key words: Nurse-Midwives, Work performance, Religious personnel, Job satisfaction