Object
No title
Abstract:
Introduction. The work environment of a paramedic is dynamic, cognitively and physically very demanding. Often the medical activities undertaken by paramedics are performed in the patient's environment, so they enter into relationships, build communication with the patient(s), the patient's family as well as co-workers. Very often this involves emotions, which should be controlled and adapted to the specific situation and needs of the audience. Due to the nature of their work, paramedics are exposed to post-traumatic stress syndrome, trauma, violence and professional burnout, among others. One of the important elements affecting the quality of care provided and turnover is job satisfaction determined by professional, nonprofessional and individual factors related to the employee. The aim of the study. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between job satisfaction and identification with the group and psychosocial working conditions of paramedics. Material and Method. The study included 137 paramedics employed in outpatient teams and the hospital emergency department. To collect data, the Psychosocial Working Conditions Questionnaire (PWP), the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), the Job Satisfaction Scale (SSP), the Utrecht Work Involvement Scale (UWES) and the Three-Dimensional Group Identification Scale (TSIG) were used. An in-house question ; naire was used to collect socio-demographic data. The results were analyzed using IBM SPSS 8. In all analyses, effects for which the probability value of p was less than the accepted significance level α=0.05 (p < 0.05) were taken as significant. Results. The mean score of job satisfaction in the study group of paramedics was 24.50, and job satisfaction was 74.16. The overall score of the Work Engagement Scale (UWES) - 66.86, the highest within the subscales the study group rated vigor - 23.93 (SD-5.20), and the lowest work preoccupation - 21.35 (SD=6.14). The mean value of the Identification with Group scale for the study group was 61.15 (SD=11.01). Of the three subscales, the highest scores were obtained in the Affect toward Group subscale - 22.44 (SD=4.17), and the lowest in the Centrality subscale - 18.78 (SD=4.24). In the subscales of the Psychosocial Working Conditions (PWP) Questionnaire, the study group of paramedics scored 3.78 (SD=0.31) in the Requirements (W) subscale, 3.31 (SD=0.43) in the Control (K) subscale, 3.31 (SD=0.58) in the Social Support (WS) subscale, 3.88 (SD=0.46) in the Well-being (D) subscale, and 3.15 (SD=0.65) in the Desired Changes (PZ) subscale. Statistical analysis showed that job satisfaction positively correlates with psychological well-being (r=0.48), cognitive control (r=0.47) and support from co-workers (r=0.43). Job satisfaction positively ; correlated with psychological well-being (r=0.54) and with cognitive control (r=0.31) and support from co-workers (r=0.31). The analysis showed that job satisfaction positively correlated with identification with the group (r=0.43) and bond strength (r=0.43), centrality (r=0.34), affect (r=0.37). Conclusions. The study group of paramedics presented medium job satisfaction and commitment, and high job satisfaction and identification with the professional group. Job satisfaction and satisfaction depended on psychosocial working conditions such as cognitive control, support from colleagues, and psychological well-being. Identification with the occupational group among the paramedics surveyed was positively related to job satisfaction and job commitment, and influenced ratings of job satisfaction and psychosocial
Place of publishing:
Level of degree:
Degree grantor:
Rada Dyscypliny Nauki o zdrowiu
Promoter:
Date issued:
Identifier:
Call number:
Language:
Access rights:
Object collections:
Last modified:
Feb 8, 2024
In our library since:
Feb 8, 2024
Number of object content hits:
0
Number of object content views in PDF format
0
All available object's versions:
http://dl.cm-uj.krakow.pl:8080/publication/5038
Show description in RDF format:
Show description in OAI-PMH format:
| Edition name | Date |
|---|---|
| ZB-138495 | Feb 8, 2024 |
Objects
Similar
Kukla, Paweł
Rolska, Paulina
