Factors of job satisfaction of Slovak nurses

Abstract

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between social and demographic factors and job satisfaction of Slovak nurses. The study has a design of cross-sectional, observational study. The sample consisted of 556 hospital staff nurses. Data were collected using the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) and items focused on social and demographic of nurses. Findings suggest that there is a positive correlation between age and three subscale of job satisfaction – satisfaction with professional opportunities, control/responsibility and co-workers. Differences in job satisfaction were not found according to education, marital status, age and years of nursing experience