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- Title
Turnover intention and coping strategies among older nursing assistants in China: a qualitative study.
- Authors
Yuting Tan; Qian Zhao; Huafeng Yang; Shufen Song; Xiaohua Xie; Zhiying Yu
- Abstract
Introduction: With the increasing aging population, older nursing assistants have made significant contributions to institutional eldercare. However, there is a high turnover rate among these workers, and it is crucial to address this issue and find ways to stabilize the workforce. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing turnover intention and coping strategies among older nursing assistants, in order to provide targeted assistance and guidance to reduce their intention to resign and ultimately lower the turnover rate. Methods: Qualitative research methods were employed to conduct semistructured interviews with older nursing assistants in Changsha. The data obtained from these interviews were then analyzed using a phenomenological analysis approach and NVIVO (QSR International, Doncaster, Australia) software version 11.0. Results: It is found that several factors influence turnover intention among older nursing assistants. Which include work pay, work environment, professional identity, external motivation, and work pressure. Additionally, the coping strategies employed by these individuals in relation to their intention to resign include selfregulation, seeking support, self-improvement, and exploring motivation. Discussion: It is also evident from our study that reducing the turnover intention of older nursing assistants requires a collaborative effort from older adult care institutions, functional departments, and eldercare nursing assistants themselves. By addressing the factors influencing turnover intention and providing support and resources for coping strategies, we can work towards stabilizing the workforce and improving institutional eldercare.
- Subjects
DONCASTER (England); CHANGSHA (Hunan Sheng, China); NURSES' aides; SELF-actualization (Psychology); HELP-seeking behavior; INTENTION; OLDER people; PROFESSIONAL identity
- Publication
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023, p1
- ISSN
1664-1078
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1269611