Influence of work values and personality traits on intent to stay among nurses at various types of hospital in Taiwan.
OBJECTIVE
In this study, the influence of work values and personality traits on the intent to stay at work was examined among nurses in Taiwan.


BACKGROUND
No empirical studies in this area have been conducted in the nursing industry.


METHODS
A cross-sectional predictive study was performed during 2012 with 1246 nurses recruited from three different types of hospital located in northeastern Taiwan. A structured questionnaire based on the 5-factor model was used. Multiple regression analyses were used to investigate the various factors associated with the intent to stay at work among nurses.


RESULTS
The overall response rate was 85%. The nurses who had a high level of intent to stay at work were significantly more likely to be in senior roles; exhibited positive work values, conscientiousness, emotional stability; and worked at a non-religious hospital.


CONCLUSIONS
Age, the role of work values, personality traits and type of hospital were crucial in enhancing the level of intent to stay at work.


CONCLUSIONS
The study findings provide evidence for managers to develop an optimal strategy for nurses with specific personality traits and highly positive work values, which can guide the recruitment and retention of nurses.
Department of Nursing, St Mary's Hospital, Lotung, Ilan, Taiwan.
Li-Chiu
LC
Chen
Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi College of Technology, Hualien, Taiwan.
Shoa-Jen
SJ
Perng
Department of Education Development, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
Fwu-Mei
FM
Chang
Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.|Department of Nursing, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan.
Hui-Ling
HL
Lai
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan; D017132:Workplace / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
intent to stay; nurses; personality traits; turnover; working values