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Varaei S, Tolouei F, Nezamabadi Farahani L, Mahmoodi P. The relationship between job satisfaction and happiness among nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Journal of Hayat 2024; 30 (2) :140-152
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1- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Nursing Expert, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Dept. of Biostatics, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
4- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; Clinical Care Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran ,Mahmoodi.parvin@gmail.com
2- Nursing Expert, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Dept. of Biostatics, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
4- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; Clinical Care Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran ,
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Background & Aim: In the health care system, manpower recognized as a key factor for development, has an important role in community health. Ensuring the quality of service delivery necessitates the maintenance and enhancement of job satisfaction among service providers. One influential aspect of job satisfaction is the individual’s happiness. This study aimed to determine the correlation between job satisfaction and happiness among nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted with a sample of 362 nurses from hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Sampling was performed using a quota sampling method. The data collection tools included a socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, a Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and a Happiness Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Kendall Tau-b correlation and Pearson correlation, with SPSS software version 26.
Results: The mean score for nurses' job satisfaction was 217.40, while the mean score for happiness was 69.27, with both scores indicating an average level. The results of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between job satisfaction and happiness (r=0.614, P<0.05), indicating that happier nurses tend to have higher job satisfaction, whereas lower job satisfaction is associated with decreased happiness.
Conclusion: Nurses’ job satisfaction and happiness are not at optimal levels. However, a positive correlation between the two has been identified. Therefore, healthcare system administrators and officials should focus on creating essential infrastructure and planning initiatives to enhance nurses’ job satisfaction, ultimately fostering greater happiness among nursing staff.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted with a sample of 362 nurses from hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Sampling was performed using a quota sampling method. The data collection tools included a socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, a Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and a Happiness Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Kendall Tau-b correlation and Pearson correlation, with SPSS software version 26.
Results: The mean score for nurses' job satisfaction was 217.40, while the mean score for happiness was 69.27, with both scores indicating an average level. The results of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between job satisfaction and happiness (r=0.614, P<0.05), indicating that happier nurses tend to have higher job satisfaction, whereas lower job satisfaction is associated with decreased happiness.
Conclusion: Nurses’ job satisfaction and happiness are not at optimal levels. However, a positive correlation between the two has been identified. Therefore, healthcare system administrators and officials should focus on creating essential infrastructure and planning initiatives to enhance nurses’ job satisfaction, ultimately fostering greater happiness among nursing staff.
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