Co-workers’ support and job performance among nurses in Jordanian hospitals

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of social support from co-workers on job performance among Jordanian hospital nurses. A correlational descriptive survey was used to investigate this relationship among a convenience sample of 365 Jordanian hospital nurses. Data were collected...

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Published in:Journal of research in nursing 2010-09, Vol.15 (5), p.391-401
Main Authors: Amarneh, Basil H., Abu Al-Rub, Raeda F., Abu Al-Rub, Nawzat F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of social support from co-workers on job performance among Jordanian hospital nurses. A correlational descriptive survey was used to investigate this relationship among a convenience sample of 365 Jordanian hospital nurses. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Schwirian Six Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance, the McCain and Marklin Social Integration Scale, and the demographic form. Perceived social support from co-workers enhanced the level of reported job performance (r = 0.40; p < 0.001). The analysis also showed that demographic variables and co-workers support explained 20% of the variation in job performance. Results indicated the positive effect of co-workers support on job performance.
ISSN:1744-9871
1744-988X
DOI:10.1177/1744987109347134