PREDICTORS OF JOB-SATISFACTION AND JOB INFLUENCE - RESULTS FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF SWEDISH NURSES

Results from a questionnaire study on work conditions, job satisfactio n, job influence, health and well-being, based on a representative sam ple of 3,500 Swedish nurses, indicate a high rate of overall job satis faction. High decision latitude, consistency between work assignments and education, as well as low sickness absenteeism did all associate w ith high job satisfaction, number of working years did not. Compared t o nurses satisfied with their jobs, twice as many sick days were found among those dissatisfied. Greater job influence related to lower job demands, more stimulating work and skills development as well as more responsibility and involvement. Anxiety and depression, intellectual s atisfaction, job demands, job control and perceived general health exp lained 22% of the total variance in job satisfaction. The study has id entified some key factors influencing overall job satisfaction. By foc using on these, job satisfaction among nurses should improve.