LOCUS OF CONTROL, SOCIAL AWARENESS, AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONGST NURSES IN HEALTH FACILITIES WITHIN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between Locus of Control, Social Awareness, and Job Satisfaction amongst Nurses in health facilities within Rivers State. The research employed two research questions and two hypotheses within a correlational design. The study encompassed all 1,856 Nurses in Rivers State, with a sample size of 352 respondents determined using the Krijeic and Morgan Statistical formulae. Data collection utilized a self-designed instrument named the Locus of Control, Social Awareness, and Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (LCSAJSQ), employing a four-point Likert Scale which are Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. Out of the 352 questionnaires distributed, 345 were deemed valid and utilized for statistical analysis. The instrument underwent proper validation, achieving a reliability coefficient value of 0.76 through the test-retest method. Data analysis employed mean and standard deviation for the research questions, while the Pearson product-moment correlation tested the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The key findings indicated a much relationship between Social Awareness, Locus of Control, and job satisfaction amongst Nurses. This study recommends providing Nurses with opportunities to explore their talents and abilities to enhance job satisfaction.