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. 2017 May 12;7(5):e014894.
doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014894.

The relationship between job satisfaction, work stress, work-family conflict, and turnover intention among physicians in Guangdong, China: a cross-sectional study

Yong Lu  1 , Xiao-Min Hu  2 , Xiao-Liang Huang  3 , Xiao-Dong Zhuang  4 , Pi Guo  1 , Li-Fen Feng  3 , Wei Hu  3 , Long Chen  3 , Huachun Zou  1 , Yuan-Tao Hao  1
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The relationship between job satisfaction, work stress, work-family conflict, and turnover intention among physicians in Guangdong, China: a cross-sectional study

Yong Lu et al. BMJ Open. .

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relationship between job satisfaction, work stress, work-family conflict and turnover intention, and explore factors associated with turnover intention, among physicians in Guangdong Province, China.

Methods: From August to October 2013, physicians completed questionnaires and scales with regard to their job satisfaction, work stress, work-family conflict, and turnover intention. Binary logistic regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) were used in data analysis.

Results: A total of 3963 physicians were approached, with 3563 completing the questionnaire. The mean score of the overall perception of turnover intention of physicians who worked in Guangdong was 2.71 on a scale ranging from 1 to 6. Hours worked per week, working in an urban/rural area, type of institution, and age significantly impacted on turnover intention. Turnover intention was directly and negatively related to job satisfaction, and it was directly, indirectly and positively related to work stress and work-family conflict.

Conclusion: Job satisfaction, work stress, work-family conflict, hours worked per week, working in an urban/rural area, types of institution and age are influencing factors of turnover intention. Reducing working hours, raising salary, providing more opportunities for career development and training, supporting and encouraging physicians by senior managers could potentially contribute to the reduction in turnover intention.

Keywords: Job satisfaction; Physicians; Turnover intention; Work stress; Work-family conflict.

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Competing interests: None declared.

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