Factors Affecting Turnover Intention of Married Nurses with Children in Korea Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing the turnover intention of married nurses with children based on Theory of Planned Behavior.Methods: The study subjects were 178 married female nurses with children working at two general hospitals in Gangneung city. Data collection was conducted from 7th to 30th September in 2020. Data analysis were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression with the WIN SPSS 22.0.Results: Significant correlations were found among parenting stress, participation in the parenting of spouses, work-family conflict, attitude to turnover, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and turnover intention. As a result of a hierarchical multiple regression analysis, attitude to turnover (β= 0.55), work-family conflict (β= 0.20), economic reasons (β= 0.18), support for parenting (β= -0.15) were found to significantly influence turnover intention of married nurses with children. The explanatory power of the model was 54.2% (F = 18.46, <i>p</i>< 0.001).Conclusions: In order to lower the work-family conflict and reduce the turnover intention of married nurses with children, it is necessary to reduce the work-family conflict in the hospital and home and to improve various family-friendly systems and family-friendly atmosphere.