Work-life balance, job satisfaction and turnover intentions among nurses
International Journal of Organizational Analysis
ISSN: 1934-8835
Article publication date: 20 June 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to analyse the role of work–life balance (WLB) experiences and job satisfaction on turnover intentions (TI) among nurses working in private sector hospitals.
Design/methodology/approach
The research followed the analytical research design with a self-administered questionnaire survey using a five-point Likert scale. Responses from 386 nurses working in different positions in private sector hospitals were collected. The collected data were examined using descriptive and inferential statistics using structural equation modelling. Data validation, path coefficient analysis and a mediation effect test were conducted using Smart PLS 4 with a 5% significance level. WLB was examined with three dimensions: work interference with personal life, personal life interference with work and work–personal life enhancement.
Findings
The study established a significant relationship between personal life interference with work and work–personal life enhancement with job satisfaction. Also, the result revealed a significant negative relationship between interferences of WLB and TI. The study also established a partial and full mediation of job satisfaction about two WLB dimensions with TI.
Originality/value
This research suggests emphasizing WLB and job satisfaction to discourage TI. This research can be used by managers and policymakers alike to improve the scenario and take measures accordingly. This study also provides theoretical implications based on the boundary theory.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the respondents who voluntarily participated in the research. Also, the authors acknowledge the reviewers and editorial board members’ constructive comments to maintain the quality of the publication. Finally, the authors thank the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, for their continuous encouragement for the research.
Declaration of conflict of interest: The authors want to confirm that no known conflicts of interest are associated with this research work’s publication. The authors declare no funding agencies associated with this study, and hence, there will be an absence of potential interest in the quality of findings and publication. The authors have understood the publication ethics and terms and conditions of the journal.
Citation
Gautam, P.K., Gautam, D.K. and Bhetuwal, R. (2024), "Work-life balance, job satisfaction and turnover intentions among nurses", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-09-2023-4002
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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