The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among the characteristics of public health workers, organizational structure, and their job satisfaction.
The data were collected during May-June, 1990 from 444 public health nurse and 327 he...
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among the characteristics of public health workers, organizational structure, and their job satisfaction.
The data were collected during May-June, 1990 from 444 public health nurse and 327 health workers in a sample of 84 health centrs in Korea.
ANOVA, regression analysis, ANCOVA, and Turkey's comparison analysis were used for data analysis and Cronbach's Alpha for reliability. The results were as follows:
1. Significant differences were found between the perceived level of formalization and the location of health center, and education of public health nurses and health workers.(p<0.05)
2. Significant differences were found between the perceived level of decision-making and the location of health center, sex, and marrital status.(p<0.05)
3. Significant differences were found between the perceived level of job satisfaction and the location health center, age, and the period of previous work experiences. (p<0.05)
4. A significant and positive linear relationship between the perceived decision making and job satisfaction were found.(r=0.2657, p<0.01)
5. perceived decision making was found to be a significant covariate among the job satisfaction and the location of health center, and age.(p<0.1)