[Experience of job satisfaction in clinical nurses: application of focus group methodology].
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of job satisfaction in clinical nurses.


METHODS
Data was collected from three focus groups composed of 17 hospital nurses. Each focus group had an interview for an average of two and a half hours with the guidance of researchers. The main question was "how do you describe your lived experience of job satisfaction as a clinical nurse?" Qualitative data from the field notes and transcribed notes were analyzed using a grounded theory methodology developed by Strauss and Corbin.


RESULTS
The core category of experience of job satisfaction in clinical nurses was identified as "Finding success." Supportive interpersonal relationships and environment affected this category. In the process of attaining job satisfaction through finding success, the participants were using four interactional strategies such as giving meaning, finding self-esteem, extending the horizon of life, and strengthening self-capability. The dimensions of job satisfaction in clinical nurses were the sense of achievement, stability, and pride.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study yields very useful information for nursing managers to design a program which enhances job satisfaction of clinical nurses based on interactional strategies.
Lee
Byoung Sook
BS
College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Junggu, Daegu, Korea. lbs@kmu.ac.kr
Kang
Sung Rye
SR
Kim
Hae Ok
HO
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008019:Life Style; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy