Survey of Generational Aspects of Nurse Faculty Organizational Commitment

Lara Carver, Lori Candela, Antonio P. Gutierrez

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Abstract

Purpose

To describe organizational commitment and generational differences in nursing faculty. The study provides new knowledge on generational differences in organizational commitment among nursing faculty with regard to work values, perceived organizational support, perceived person-organization fit, developmental experiences, and global job satisfaction.

Methods

A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used with random stratified sampling procedures. Surveys measuring organizational commitment and related constructs were sent electronically to 4886 faculty, yielding a 30% response rate.

Results

Significant differences were noted between generations of faculty regarding organizational commitment and related measures.

Recommendations

Include specific strategies for fostering commitment from each generation.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalNursing Outlook
Volume59
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2011

Disciplines

  • Educational Methods
  • Curriculum and Social Inquiry
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Keywords

  • Baby boomer generation
  • Generation X
  • Generations in the workplace
  • Millennial generation
  • Nurse faculty
  • Organizational commitment
  • Veteran generation

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