Scoping the common antecedents of job stress and job satisfaction for nurses (2000-2013) using the job demands-resources model of stress

Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 24, Issue 2 p. E112-E136 Original Article Scoping the common antecedents of job stress and job satisfaction for nurses (2000–2013) using the job demands–resources model of stress Andrew McVicar BSc, PhD, Corresponding Author Andrew McVicar BSc, PhD Reader School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK Correspondence Andrew McVicar School of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 1SQ UK E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Andrew McVicar BSc, PhD, Corresponding Author Andrew McVicar BSc, PhD Reader School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK Correspondence Andrew McVicar School of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 1SQ UK E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 14 July 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12326Citations: 86Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Aim To identify core antecedents of job stress and job satisfaction, and to explore the potential of stress interventions to improve job satisfaction. Background Decreased job satisfaction for nurses is strongly associated with increased job stress. Stress management strategies might have the potential to improve job satisfaction. Evaluation Comparative scoping review of studies (2000–2013) and location of their outcomes within the 'job demands–job resources' (JD-R) model of stress to identify commonalities and trends. Discussion Many, but not all, antecedents of both phenomena appeared consistently suggesting they are common mediators. Others were more variable but the appearance of 'emotional demands' as a common antecedent in later studies suggests an evolving influence of the changing work environment. The occurrence of 'shift work' as a common issue in later studies points to further implications for nurses' psychosocial well-being. Conclusions Job satisfaction problems in nursing might be co-responsive to stress management intervention. Improving the buffering effectiveness of increased resilience and of prominent perceived job resource issues are urgently required. Implications for nursing management Participatory, psychosocial methods have the potential to raise job resources but will require high-level collaboration by stakeholders, and participative leadership and facilitation by managers to enable better decision-latitude, support for action planning and responsive changes. Citing Literature Volume24, Issue2March 2016Pages E112-E136 RelatedInformation