The Impact of Work Stress on Job Performance Among Nursing Staff in Al-Awda Hospital
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Published Online: Oct 13, 2022
Page range: 89 - 110
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fman-2022-0006
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Correlation coefficient between work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital(Source: Authors’ own research)
| Hypothesis | Pearson correlation coefficient | Sig. |
|---|---|---|
| There is a statistically significant relationship at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) between the dimensions of work stress (nature of work, role conflict, professional growth, performance evaluation, and physical work environment) and job performance among nurses at Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.318 | 0.013 |
| There is a statistically significant relationship at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) between the nature of work dimension as one of the dimensions of work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.106 | 0.421 |
| There is a statistically significant relationship at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) between the role conflict dimension as one of the dimensions of work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.318 | 0.013 |
| There is a statistically significant relationship at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) between the dimension of professional growth as one of the dimensions of work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.512 | 0.000 |
| There is a statistically significant relationship at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) between the performance evaluation dimension as one of the dimensions of work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.379 | 0.000 |
| There is a statistically significant relationship at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) between the physical work environment dimension as one of the dimensions of work stress and job performance among nurses in Al-Awda Hospital. | 0.151 | 0.248 |
Arithmetic mean, relative, and standard deviation for all areas of work stress(Source: Authors’ own research)
| Statement | SMA | Relative weight | Standard deviation | Sig. | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The first area: Work pressures resulting from the nature of work | ||||||
| 1 | I feel tired because of the abundance and variety of work I do. | 3.57 | 71.40 | 1.031 | 1 | |
| 2 | I need more time to finish the work assigned to me. | 3.23 | 64.60 | 1.395 | 4 | |
| 3 | I am assigned with tasks outside the official working hours. | 2.80 | 56.00 | 1.260 | 5 | |
| 4 | I find it difficult to move from place to place while working. | 3.27 | 65.40 | 1.247 | 3 | |
| 5 | I find it difficult and complicated in the tasks assigned to me. | 3.27 | 65.40 | 1.219 | 2 | |
| All paragraphs of the field stresses resulting from the nature of work | 3.22 | 64.50 | 0.979 | |||
| The second area: Pressures resulting from the conflict of roles | ||||||
| 1 | I see that my skills and abilities are not employed in my work. | 2.83 | 56.60 | 1.251 | 5 | |
| 2 | I get upset when the supervisory management tries to change my decisions. | 3.27 | 65.40 | 1.351 | 1 | |
| 3 | I get upset when I delegate my powers to one of my colleagues. | 3.23 | 64.60 | 1.095 | 2 | |
| 4 | I see that I am in conflict and confrontation with my superiors at work. | 2.83 | 56.60 | 1.224 | 4 | |
| 5 | I see that the requirements of work conflict with the requirements of my family life. | 2.87 | 57.40 | 1.295 | 3 | |
| All paragraphs of the stress field resulting from the conflict of roles | 3.00 | 60.1 | 0.991 | |||
| The third area: Pressures resulting from professional growth | ||||||
| 1 | I see that the courses given to me are not enough. | 3.63 | 72.60 | 0.991 | 5 | |
| 2 | I feel the lack of opportunities for professional growth such as conferences and scholarships. | 3.77 | 75.40 | 0.851 | 3 | |
| 3 | I feel a lack of career advancement opportunities from promotions and bonuses. | 3.77 | 75.40 | 0.998 | 4 | |
| 4 | I feel there are few opportunities for me to learn new skills in my job. | 3.87 | 77.40 | 0.965 | 1 | |
| 5 | Opportunities for promotion and advancement in my current job are not satisfactory. | 3.77 | 75.40 | 0.9270 | 2 | |
| All paragraphs of the stress area resulting from professional growth | 3.76 | 75.20 | 0.675 | |||
| Fourth domain: Stresses arising from performance appraisal | ||||||
| 1 | I feel the lack of competencies capable of evaluating my performance. | 3.33 | 66.60 | 0.795 | 4 | |
| 2 | I get upset when my department's management doesn’t tell me about my job performance evaluation. | 3.60 | 72.00 | 0.887 | 2 | |
| 3 | I realize that the way I am being evaluated is far from objective. | 3.27 | 65.40 | 1.039 | 5 | |
| 4 | I feel the department's feedback on my performance is of little use. | 3.53 | 70.60 | 1.065 | 3 | |
| 5 | I am upset about the lack of diversity in the assessment methods used. | 3.73 | 74.60 | 0.8990 | 1 | |
| All paragraphs of the stress field result from the performance appraisal | 3.49 | 69.80 | 0.735 | |||
| Fifth domain: Stresses caused by the physical work environment | ||||||
| 1 | I feel that my work needs safety and security. | 4.10 | 82.00 | 1.003 | 1 | |
| 2 | I suffer from noise in my workplace. | 3.83 | 76.60 | 1.278 | 3 | |
| 3 | I suffer from poor lighting in my workplace. | 3.48 | 69.60 | 1.260 | 5 | |
| 4 | I am upset because the devices used in my work are not working well. | 3.87 | 77.40 | 1.065 | 2 | |
| 5 | I feel insufficient ventilation in my workplace. | 3.50 | 70.00 | 1.127 | 4 | |
| All paragraphs of the field stress resulting from the physical work environment | 3.76 | 75.23 | 0.913 | |||
| 3.44 | 68.80 | 0.569 | ||||
Arithmetic mean, relative, and standard deviation for all items of job performance(Source: Authors’ own research)
| Statement | SMA | Relative weight | Standard deviation | Sig. | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I always make sure to take advantage of my work time. | 4.30 | 86.00 | 0.696 | 2 | |
| 2. | I am ready to do any additional tasks assigned to me. | 4.10 | 82.00 | 0.915 | 3 | |
| 3. | My workplace is crowded with visitors. | 4.07 | 81.40 | 0.778 | 5 | |
| 4. | I look forward to new responsibilities in addition to my current duties. | 3.67 | 73.40 | 0.986 | 8 | |
| 5. | I communicate with my colleagues and work in a team spirit. | 4.47 | 89.40 | 0.676 | 1 | |
| 6. | I have previously submitted ideas and suggestions that were useful in developing my performance. | 4.07 | 81.40 | 0.972 | 4 | |
| 7. | I usually do more work than the expectations of my superiors. | 3.60 | 72.00 | 1.061 | 9 | |
| 8. | I look forward to new responsibilities in addition to my current duties. | 3.70 | 74.00 | 1.013 | 7 | |
| 9. | Too many questions hinder my work. | 3.30 | 66.00 | 0.979 | 10 | |
| 10. | The working procedures are clear enough. | 3.80 | 76.00 | 0.7550 | 6 | |
| 3.90 | 78.13 | 0.449 | ||||
Distribution of the study sample members according to personal data (n = 60)(Source: Authors’ own research)
| Personal data | The number | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 21 | 35 |
| Female | 39 | 65 | |
| Scientific qualification | Postgraduate Degree | 14 | 23.3 |
| Bachelor Degree | 30 | 50 | |
| Diploma Degree | 16 | 26.7 | |
| Years of service | 5 years or less | 24 | 40 |
| From 6 to less than 10 years old | 6 | 10 | |
| From 10 to less than 15 years old | 14 | 23.3 | |
| 15 years and over | 16 | 26.7 | |
Multiple regression analysis(Source: Authors’ own research)
| Independent variables | Regression coefficients | T-value test | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed amount | 0.263 | 0.624 | 0.362 |
| Work nature | 0.068 | 0.653 | 0.632 |
| Role conflict | 0.243 | 3.246 | 0.003 |
| Professional growth | 0.186 | 2.653 | 0.012 |
| Performance evaluation | 0.283 | 5.268 | 0.000 |
| Physical work environment | 0.046 | 0.475 | 0.624 |
| Correlation coefficient = 0.397 | Adjusted coefficient of determination = 0.385 | ||
| F-test value = 5.721 | P value = 0.000 | ||