Organisation-based self-esteem mediates the effects of social support and job satisfaction on intention to stay in nurses

Abstract

Aim: This study examined the effect of underlying contextual factors on the intention to stay in nurses.

Background: Workplace promotion, social support, work stress, job satisfaction and organisation-based self-esteem (OBSE) are psychosocial factors influencing the intention to stay in nurses. However, few studies have analysed the relationships among these factors.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted and a sample was recruited in convenience sampling method from a medical centre in Taiwan. A total of 791 nurses completed a self-report questionnaire over a 3-month period in 2013.

Results: Social support, work stress, job satisfaction and OBSE significantly affected the intention to stay in nurses. Furthermore, social support and job satisfaction showed a positive direct effect on the intention to stay and an indirect effect on the intention to stay; the indirect effect was mediated by OBSE.

Conclusion: Organisation-based self-esteem mediates the effects of social support and job satisfaction on the intention to stay in nurses.

Implications for nursing management: The results showing the influence of OBSE on the intention to stay in nurses can serve as insight for hospital managers to make decisions when encouraging and managing employees.

Keywords: intention to stay; job satisfaction; organisation-based self-esteem; social support; work stress.