Journal of Technologic Dentistry (대한치과기공학회지)

Korean Academy of Dental Technology (대한치과기공학회)
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The Influence of Job Stress Factors of Dental Technicians on Job Satisfaction

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  • Kwon, Eun-Ja (Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Hyejeon College) ;
  • Han, Min-Soo (Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Hyejeon College) ;
  • Choi, Esther (Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Hyejeon College)
  • Received : 2019.10.29
  • Accepted : 2019.12.05
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze dental technicians' job stress and Job satisfaction level and to examine its correlation. Methods: A self-administered survey was conducted from September 2 to October 2, 2019, on 230 selected dental technicians. The collected data were statistical data on frequency and percentage were obtained, and t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis and regression analysis were carried out. Results: When the job stress was analyzed, there were significant differences according to their field of work, working hours(p<.05). Their average score in the items about a job stress was 3.57. As a result of analyzing the job satisfaction of the dental technicians, there were significant differences according to their working hours, plan for task continuity in dental technician(p<.05). The average score in job satisfaction items was 3.11. Conclusion: As a result of research, that as for the correlation between a job stress and job satisfaction, a higher the job stress led to lower the job satisfaction, as every variable had a significant reverse correlation with each other. In addition, physical environment, heavy workload, conflict during the work performance, personal matters were identified as the factor that exerted the influence on both of job satisfaction.

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