Determinants of Work Engagement Among Nurses in Northeast India

Abstract

The present empirical study examines the effects of home and work domain resources (family–work enrichment and supervisor’s support) on work engagement among nurses using the perspective of job-demands resources model. Considering the dearth of literature in government health-care sector especially in North Eastern Region (NER) of India, the study was conducted in Assam. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from government hospitals. The results of multiple hierarchical regression indicated that family–work enrichment and supervisor’s support both play a significant positive role in enhancing the work engagement levels among nurses. Thus, both hypotheses were supported. Limitations, future scope and conclusion are discussed.

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Nurses’ well-being work engagement Northeast India healthcare

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