Exploring the Impact of Grit and Resilience on Nurses’ Intention to Stay

Petrovic MD and Tretiakova TN

Published on: 2024-12-24

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to explore the influences of grit, resilience and job satisfaction on the intention to stay among nurses in Taiwan. The objectives are to understand the distinct and combined contributions of grit and resilience identify demographic factors affecting the intention to stay.

Design and Samples: A cross-sectional study design was used to investigate the relationships between grit, resilience, job satisfaction and intention to stay among nurses. Between January and November 2021, 901 nurses were recruited from a medical center in southern Taiwan.

Methods: Participants completed questionnaires addressing grit, resilience, job satisfaction and the intention to stay. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance, t-test evaluations, Pearson's correlation analyses and structural equation modeling with maximum likelihood estimation.

Results: The findings revealed that demographic factors such as age, marital status, employment type and work experience were identified as contributing to the intention to stay. Grit and resilience significantly influenced the intention to stay among nurses. Resilience had a more substantial impact on the intention to stay through its effect on grit rather than on job satisfaction. Grit and resilience, as distinct yet related constructs, affected the intention to stay among nurses.

Conclusion: Grit and resilience play crucial roles in determining nurses' intention to stay. Demographic factors also influence the intention to stay, providing valuable insights for healthcare organizations to develop retention strategies for experienced nursing staffs.