Factors influencing work engagement of female nurses and female care staff working in geriatric health service facilities

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Recent countermeasures aimed at addressing occupational mental health issues have given increasing attention to methods designed to promote desirable behaviors in employees, focusing on positive motivation at work. The objective of this study was to elucidate and clarify the factors that influence work engagement in female nurses and care staff in geriatric health service facilities (GHSFs). We surveyed 679 employees from six GHSFs using a stress check questionnaire and the nine questions of the Japanese Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES). The data were derived from 194 female participants: 99 nurses (51%) and 95 care staff (49%). Results showed that different factors had significant correlations with work engagement between the two groups. For the demographic or psychological factors significantly correlated to work engagement, for nurses it was a purpose in life, and for care staff, age, dwelling style (solitary or group living), work pattern (day shift or night shift), a purpose in life, and a sense of well-being were significantly correlated to work engagement. In regard to stressors, for nurses, psychological burden, stress of interpersonal relationships, and stress of the work environment were significantly correlated to work engagement, whereas for care staff, physical burden, stress of interpersonal relationships, the level of control at work, and job fit showed significant correlations. In the evaluation of occupational resources, for nurses, support from supervisors and support from colleagues was significantly correlated to work engagement, and for care staff, only support from supervisors had a significant correlation. Thus, for nurses, a purpose in life, stress of interpersonal relationships, and support from supervisors, and for care staff, a purpose in life, and support from supervisors were significantly correlated to work engagement. Our study suggests that a higher level of purpose in life and greater support from supervisors positively influences the degree of work engagement in both female nurses and female care staff. Our survey also showed that a high level of purpose in life is positively correlated with self-efficacy. For the purpose of improving self-efficacy, nurses and care staff should be given further opportunities for training in time management and communication skills.

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