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Survey of generational aspects of nurse faculty organizational commitment

  • National University Nevada
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-148
Number of pages12
JournalNursing Outlook
Volume59
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2011

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Nursing

Keywords

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

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