Mixed pattern study on the development of midwifery profession job satisfaction scale

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this study is to develop a measurement tool on midwifery job satisfaction. In the research, the "exploratory sequential mixed method" design was used. Case study in order to examine midwives' (n = 10) perceptions of midwifery job satisfaction in the qualitative phase of the research; Methodological research design was used to create a scale on the evaluation of factors affecting midwifery job satisfaction at the quantitative stage (n = 210). In the light of qualitative findings and literature review, a 41-item draft scale was created in line with the expert opinion created and received for the Midwifery Profession Job Satisfaction Scale. In order to test the construct validity of the scale, exploratory factor analysis was conducted using principal components method and varimax axis rotation. As a result of the analysis, a scale consisting of 40 items and a 6-factor structure with an eigenvalue above 1 and explaining 72.24% of the total variance was obtained. The confirmatory factor analysis results of the scale also show that the data fit well with the model. It was determined that the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale ranged from 0.94 and the sub-dimensions between 0.83 and 0.96. It has been determined that the developed scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to evaluate the job satisfaction of midwives.