Journal of Home Health Care Nursing (가정∙방문간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (한국가정∙방문간호학회)
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Influence of Psychological Empowerment, Perceived Stigma, and Social Support on Job Satisfaction among Peer Support Workers for Individuals with Mental Disorders

정신장애인 동료지원가의 심리적 임파워먼트, 지각된 낙인, 사회적 지지가 직무만족에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Bomin (Ajou University College of Nursing) ;
  • Hyun, Myungsun (Ajou University College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science)
  • 최보민 (아주대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 현명선 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2024.07.31
  • Accepted : 2024.08.27
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing job satisfaction among peer support workers who assist individuals with mental disorders. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The participants included 134 peer support workers who were active in the community. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires between April 22 and June 5, 2024. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 26.0. Results: The results indicated that psychological empowerment (β=.62; p<.001) and perceived stigma (β=-.17; p=.011) were significant influencing factors influencing job satisfaction. The regression model accounted for 53.6% of the variance in job satisfaction (F=52.17; p<.001). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that psychological empowerment and perceived stigma are important determinants of job satisfaction among peer support workers for individuals with mental illness. Therefore, interventions that enhance psychological empowerment and reduce perceived stigma are essential to improving job satisfaction for these peer support workers.

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