Relationship between Leadership Behaviors and Nurse Educators' Job Satisfaction

Document Type : Research articles

Authors

Nursing Education, Faculty of Nursing, El-Minia University

Abstract

Background: Leadership and job satisfaction are recognized as fundamental
components influencing the overall effectiveness of an organization. Nursing leaders seldom
receive the proper leadership training necessary to lead an academic organization. As a
result, the leader may burn out and his/her dissatisfaction may increase. Objective: this study
aimed to examine the relationship between leadership behaviors and nurse educators' job
satisfaction. Setting: The study was carried out at Faculty of Nursing at Minia University.
Subjects: The study sample included a total number of 80 nursing educators. Tools: Two
scales were used to collect the necessary data, Leadership behaviors scale and Job
satisfaction scale. Results: The study results revealed moderate positive leadership behaviors
scores and low job satisfaction by the studied educators. Conclusion: It can be concluded
that highly statistical significant positive weak correlation existed between leadership
behaviors and job satisfaction of the studied educators. Recommendations: it was
recommended to improve leadership behaviors that inspire and motivate others, resolve
conflicts in win-win way, and communicate effectively. Also, to increase educators job
satisfaction it was recommended to communicate roles and responsibilities, maintain equity
treatment, and demonstrating optimism & positive energy.

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