In:
Japan Journal of Nursing Science, Wiley, Vol. 13, No. 4 ( 2016-10), p. 487-495
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to evaluate and refine the eight‐factor structure of the 31 item McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale, which is one of the most widely used scales for measuring job satisfaction among nurses. However, this scale was developed in 1990 for the American nursing context and its psychometric validity and utility for use with non‐American nurse populations have been questioned by various researchers. Background The eight‐factor, 31‐item McC loskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale is one of the most widely used scales for measuring job satisfaction among nurses. However, this scale was developed in 1990 for the American nursing context, and its psychometric validity and utility for use with non‐American nurse populations have been questioned by various researchers. Methods Data from a sample of 1007 Canadian nurses who were working in hospital and community settings were analyzed by using an exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation. Results The original factor structure of the McC loskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale was unable to be replicated. The best‐fitting model that was obtained was a five‐factor model with 25 items. The Cronbach's alphas for the new McC loskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale subscales ranged from 0.71 to 0.87, which indicated stronger internal consistency than the original subscales ( α = 0.52–0.84). Conclusion The reliability and structural validity of the revised 25 item instrument suggest that it is a potentially sound tool for measuring nurses’ job satisfaction. As a result of its sound dimensionality, it could be particularly useful when investigating individual and work factors that impact nurse job satisfaction or when evaluating the outcomes of organizational interventions that are aimed at increasing job satisfaction.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1742-7932
,
1742-7924
DOI:
10.1111/jjns.2016.13.issue-4
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
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2156618-5
