Abstract
This thesis explores the causes of job satisfaction, alienation and anomie in the nursing profession. It focuses primarily on four independent variables; age, race, sex and work status (i.e.; full time or part time). The study sought to determine which of these four variables best predicted the levels of job satisfaction, alienation and anomie using bi-variate and multivariate analysis. Secondary analysis was the research method employed, using the GSS data. The results showed that age was most important in determining job satisfaction levels, while race and work status were important in determining levels of anomie. Future research is suggested to create new variables which will have better effects on the dependent variables. More interviews with a lot more nurses from a lot more varied backgrounds is also suggested. This form of analysis could be used to strengthen the results found and conclusions made in the cmrent study.
Advisor
Hurst, Charles
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Dadzie, Jeremy J., "Job Satisfaction, Alienation and Anomie in the Nursing Profession" (1998). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6344.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6344
Publication Date
1998
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 1998 Jeremy J. Dadzie