Linking organizational support with occupational satisfaction among Indian nurses

TL;DR

This study explores how organizational support affects job satisfaction among nurses in a hospital in India.

Contribution

The study provides empirical evidence of the positive relationship between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction in Indian nursing staff.

Findings

A significant positive correlation (ρ = 0.44) was found between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction.

Improving organizational support can enhance nurse satisfaction and retention in resource-limited settings.

Abstract

Organizational support is vital for enhancing job satisfaction among nurses, particularly in India, where workloads and limited resources
are common. Therefore, it is of interest to examine the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and job satisfaction
among 400 nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Data collected using the Job Satisfaction Survey and POS Scale
showed mean scores of 144 (±32) for satisfaction and 24 (±16) for POS. A significant positive correlation was found
(ρ = 0.44; p <0.0001). Strengthening organizational support through recognition, benefits and fair policies can improve satisfaction,
retention and care quality.