The Effect of Work Value, Psychological Ownership and Nursing Working Environment on Intention of Retention in Hospital Nurses

Abstract

Purpose : This study aims to assess the extent of work value, psychological ownership, the nursing work environment, and retention intention, examine the correlation between these variables, and identify the factors that influence retention intention. The goal is to provide foundational data to enhance retention intention.Method : The study involved 159 nurses employed at a tertiary general hospital and a general hospital. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and analyzed using an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis with a simultaneous stepwise method, all conducted using the SPSS 26.0 software.Results : The intention to remain in the profession was found to have a positive correlation with work value (r = .45, <i>p</i> ＜ .001), psychological ownership (r = .37, <i>p</i> ＜ .001), and the nursing work environment (r = .27, <i>p</i> = .001). Significant factors influencing the intention to stay included total clinical career (β = .17, <i>p</i> = .016), work value (β = .38, <i>p</i> ＜ .001), and psychological ownership (β = .19, <i>p</i> = .020). These variables accounted for 24.1% of the variance in the intention to remain in the profession (F = 17.71, <i>p</i> ＜ .001).Conclusion: To enhance the intention of hospital staff to remain in their positions, it is crucial to identify and bolster positive psychological competencies, such as a sense of work value and psychological ownership.