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. 2022 Mar;30(2):501-510.
doi: 10.1111/jonm.13532. Epub 2022 Jan 3.

Structural empowerment and work ethics influence on the work engagement of millennial nurses

Ejercito Mangawa Balay-Odao  1   2 , Jonas Preposi Cruz  3 , Nahed Alquwez  1 , Khalaf Al Otaibi  1 , Abdulellah Al Thobaity  4 , Raid Salman Alotaibi  5 , Joel Aguilar Valencia  6 , Cheryl Codiase Danglipen  7
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Structural empowerment and work ethics influence on the work engagement of millennial nurses

Ejercito Mangawa Balay-Odao et al. J Nurs Manag. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Aim: This study investigated the influence of structural empowerment and work ethics on work engagement among millennial Saudi clinical nurses.

Background: No extensive research has been conducted on the structural empowerment, work ethics and work engagement of millennial nurses, especially in Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia.

Design: This study utilized descriptive correlation quantitative design.

Method: A total of 250 millennial Saudi nurses participated in the online survey containing the Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile-Short Form, Conditions for Work Effectiveness Questionnaire-II and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale.

Results: Descriptive analyses revealed the highest mean for 'delay of gratification' for work ethics (M = 4.38, SD = 0.66), 'access to opportunity' for structural empowerment (M = 4.28, SD = 0.78) and 'dedication' dimension for work engagement (M = 5.02, SD = 1.10). Regression analysis revealed that marital status, employment status, type of hospital, structural empowerment and work ethics influenced the work engagement of millennial Saudi clinical nurses.

Conclusions: Personal and organisational factors, work ethics and structural empowerment contribute to the work engagement of millennial Saudi clinical nurses.

Implications for nursing management: This study discusses the importance of formulating strategies such as recognition, rewards and incentives for good nursing practice to foster the work engagement of millennial nurses.

Keywords: millennial Saudi clinical nurses; structural empowerment; work engagement; work ethics.

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