%0 Journal Article
%T Work Engagement of Nursery School Nurses and Its Related Factors in Japan
%A Kozue Mochizuki
%A Rie Wakimizu
%J Open Journal of Nursing
%P 481-495
%@ 2162-5344
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojn.2022.127032
%X <strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to clarify nursery school nursesĄŻ work engagement and their pertinent related factors.<strong> Method: </strong>We conducted a survey of 136 nursery school nurses using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to 186 people at licensed daycare centers in Ibaraki Prefecture. The following conclusions were obtained by analyzing 136 participants, excluding deficiencies: A multiple regression analysis (forced entry method) was performed.<strong> Results: </strong>The survey results show that most of the nurses in the nursery school were female, about 90$ were married, and about 70$ had children. Work engagement was generally high compared with other occupations. Moreover, it was influenced by their work-self balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and the leadership of bosses. It was suggested that there is a need for an environment where nurses can maintain a work-life balance, a place where childcare health activities can be carried out, and opportunities to participate in training and liaison meetings for nursery nurses to further enhance work engagement. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was influenced by work self-balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and boss leadership. It is suggested that nursery nurses further enhance their work engagement, and they need an environment where they can maintain a work-life balance, a place where they can engage in health activities in childcare, and opportunities for training and liaison meetings.
%K Nursery School
%K Nurse
%K Work Engagement
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=118659