The Effect of Nurses' Quality of Working Life and Psychological Resilience on Their Turnover Intention

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nurses' quality of work life and psychological resilience on their turnover intentions. Background: Nurses are a group of healthcare workers who have duties and responsibilities that carry vital risks, compete with time, have to work under intense stress and pressure, and constitute the largest workforce. For this reason, it is important to investigate the effect of nurses' perceptions of quality of work life and psychological resilience levels on turnover intentions in the health sector. Methods: A quantitative research design was used to collect data from 305 employees working in a medical faculty hospital in Konya, Turkey. The data needed in the study were collected cross-sectionally at certain intervals. Statistical analysis of the study data was conducted using the SPSS 26.0 software package. Results: Of the nurses participating in the study, 37.4% were female, 52.8% were married and 41.6% were between the ages of 20-25. It was determined that there was a positive, moderate (r=0.305 p<0.001) significant relationship between quality of work life and psychological resilience. On the other hand, there is a negative, moderate (r =-0.497 p<0.001) significant relationship between quality of work life and turnover intentions. At the same time, there is a negative, low level (r=-0,133 p<0,001) significant relationship between psychological resilience and turnover. Conclusion: Reducing nurses' turnover intentions, improving their quality of working life and developing their psychological resilience are important for today's conditions.