The relationship between nurses' job satisfaction levels and quality of life

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction levels and quality of life. Design and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 225 nurses working in a university hospital in Turkey. Nurse Information Form, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and The World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-WHOQOL-BREF (TR) were used to collect the data. Findings It was determined that while the MSQ mean score of the nurses was low, their WHOQOL-BREF mean score was moderate. A positive statistically significant and linear correlation was determined between job satisfaction and quality of life (p < 0.01). While the nurses' MSQ score increased, their WHOQOL-BREF score also increased. Practice Implications As job satisfaction of nurses increases, both their quality of life and quality of nursing care will be enhanced.