Exploring employment preferences of nurses to improve retention in rural China

Purpose This study aims to analyse the role of work–life balance (WLB) experiences and job satisfaction on turnover intentions (TI) among nurses working in private sector hospitals. Design/methodology/approach The research followed the analytical research design with a self-administered questionnaire survey using a five-point Likert scale. Responses from 386 nurses working in different positions in private sector hospitals were collected. The collected data were examined using descriptive and inferential statistics using structural equation modelling. Data validation, path coefficient analysis and a mediation effect test were conducted using Smart PLS 4 with a 5% significance level. WLB was examined with three dimensions: work interference with personal life, personal life interference with work and work–personal life enhancement. Findings The study established a significant relationship between personal life interference with work and work–personal life enhancement with job satisfaction. Also, the result revealed a significant negative relationship between interferences of WLB and TI. The study also established a partial and full mediation of job satisfaction about two WLB dimensions with TI. Originality/value This research suggests emphasizing WLB and job satisfaction to discourage TI. This research can be used by managers and policymakers alike to improve the scenario and take measures accordingly. This study also provides theoretical implications based on the boundary theory.

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Do different survey methods affect physicians’ stated work preferences? Findings from a discrete choice experiment in Eastern China

Wang,

Hu,

Zhu

2024

Front. Sociol.

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the impact of online and offline survey methods on the participation of physicians in discrete choice experiment (DCE) surveys in Eastern China and explore their attitudes towards primary healthcare work.MethodsThe study involved active doctors practicing at secondary or county-level general hospitals in Eastern China, who completed a DCE questionnaire either online or offline. A mixed logit model was used to analyze the data, considering the relative importance of various job attributes.ResultsThis study found that online surveys save costs and offline surveys help increase the response rate for questionnaires. The validity rate for the completed questionnaires was high (>90%) across both research methods. A mixed logit model simulation analysis revealed that compensation packages were the dominant influence on doctors’ choices. The online survey showed that doctors were more likely to choose to work in village health centers if their salary was flat (β = 1.330), while the offline survey showed that doctors were also more likely to choose village health centers when their salary was increased by 10% (β = 1.095). Work organization and public recognition also had a significant effect on doctors’ primary job choices (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe study concluded that remuneration, work organization, and public recognition are key factors affecting physicians’ willingness to work in primary healthcare settings. For respondents with higher education and cognitive abilities, online surveys are recommended for DCE research.

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Exploring employment preferences of nurses to improve retention in rural China

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