The relationship between nurses' work-related variables, colleague solidarity and job motivation

Abstract

Aims The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of nurses' work-related variables and colleague solidarity on their job motivation. Background The motivation of nurses is an important measure in effective and efficient provision of health care services. Methods The sample of this descriptive study included 172 nurses working at a private hospital in Turkey. The Colleague Solidarity Scale for Nurses, Nurses' Job Motivation Scale, and Demographic and Work-Related Variables Questionnaire were used for data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation and backward multiple regression analysis. Results There was a positive correlation between the scores on the Colleague Solidarity Scale for Nurses and the Nurses' Job Motivation Scale (r: .56, p < .001). of the nine independent variables evaluated in the multiple regression analysis, five had a significant effect on the job motivation of nurses (R-2: .39, p < .001, Durbin-Watson: 2.12). Conclusion The results of the study show that the three sub-dimensions of the Colleague Solidarity Scale for Nurses, salary and career opportunities were important factors affecting job motivation. Implications for Nursing Management In order to increase nurses' job motivation, nurse managers should work to improve collegial solidarity, create career opportunities and develop salary policies.