Job Satisfaction, Occupational Stress, and Attitudes Toward Older Adults Among Nursing Home Employees

Abstract

Aim: The quality of care provided in long-term nursing homes is affected by numerous factors such as ageism and the employees’ job satisfaction and occupational stress levels. This study was aimed to investigate nursing home employees’ occupational stress, job satisfaction, and attitudes toward older adults. Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive study. The study population comprised five nursing homes that agreed to participate in the study. Workers were included in the study regardless of their position. A total of 107 employees were included. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Ageism Attitude Scale, Perceived Job Stress Scale, and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the participants was 39.9 years and their mean duration of employment was 4.5 years. Of the workers, 61.7% were female, 31.8% were university graduates, 41.1% were care staff, 50.5% worked 8-hour shifts, 74.8% were satisfied with their job, and 80.4% were not considering job departure. There was a significant moderate negative correlation between occupational stress and overall job satisfaction (p