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Motaghi M, Gholizade L, Eslami M. Investigating the Correlation between Shift Work and Job Commitment and the Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance among Emergency Medical Personnel. JSBCH 2023; 7 (1) :1009-1017
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1- Department of Health, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran , monika3005@yahoo.co.uk
2- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
3- Department of Health, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
2- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
3- Department of Health, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Investigating the Correlation between Shift Work and Job Commitment and the Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance among Emergency Medical Personnel
Monika Motaghi a* , Lida Gholizade b , Mehdi Eslami a
Monika Motaghi a* , Lida Gholizade b
a Department of Health , Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
b Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Background: Shift work is a job stressor. Health service is one of the centers where shift work is an integral part, and the level of job commitment in staff has a significant impact on service delivery. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between shift work and job commitment, and the mediating role of work-life balance among emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 1400.
Methods: This was a correlational study. The statistical community included emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, and the statistical sample was selected by stratified random sampling method. The research tool consisted of 3 questionnaires: a: survey of shift workers (SOS) (@ = 0.8), b: job commitment (@ = 0.9), and c: work-life balance (WLB) (@ = 0.9). Findings were analyzed using spss21 software (p ≤ 0.05). Results: The level of work-life balance in these personnel was very desirable. The job score was slightly higher than average. The score of the work shift status questionnaire was lower than the average. In almost all cases, there was a positive and significant correlation between shift scores and work-life balance. There was no significant correlation between job commitment score and work-life balance in all cases. Moreover, there was no significant correlation between shift score and job commitment.
Conclusion: There is a correlation between shift work and work commitment and the mediating correlation of work-life balance (workplace support component). The adjustment of personnel shift work should be seriously considered by managers and of health organizations in particular and policymakers of the health system in general need to address this correlation.
Keywords: Shift Work, Commitment, Work-Life Balance
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Received: 15 Nov 2022 Revised: 25 Mar 2023 Accepted: 29 Apr 2023 |
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Monika Motaghi Email: monika3005@yahoo.co.uk Tel: +98 9122466009 |
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Citation: Motaghi M, Gholizade L, Eslami M. Investigating the Correlation between Shift Work and Job Commitment and the Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance among Emergency Medical Personnel. Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health (JSBCH). 2023; 7(1): 1009-1017.
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Introduction
Shift work in healthcare centers is considered inevitable for the continuation of service provision. Acute diseases, instability of physical and mental condition and dependence of patients on others necessitates continuation of service provision throughout the day and night. Based on studies, the prevalence of shift work in developing countries is 15-30% of the workforce, in European countries, 15-20%, in America, 20%, and in Iran, it is 25% (Williams et al., 2007, Mosavisal et al., 2017, Costa et al,. 2003, and Tabatabaei et al., 2017). Evidence shows that those who work on shifts suffer from chronic, acute, and physical and mental disorders (Costa et al., 2003).
The harmful effects of shift work are mainly chronic; they include disturbances in physiological processes such as sleep cycle, wakefulness, weakening of physical and physiological health, alertness problems, and problems for the family and social life of shift workers (Karimian et al., 2018, and Rezaei et al., 2017).
Organizational commitment is also a type of psychological bond between employees and the organization which reduces the possibility of voluntarily leaving the organization; it consists of three dimensions: emotional commitment, continuous commitment, and normative commitment. Affective commitment refers to the positive emotional connection between the employee and the organization. Continual commitment is not the opposite of emotional commitment, which arises from the employee's sense of belonging to the organization. However, commitment is caused by the fact that continuing work is more beneficial for them than leaving the organization. In a normal commitment, a person feels moral obligation to stay in the organization (Riordan et al., 2003).
Creating commitment as well as maintaining and retaining the most skilled employees of the organization are the most cost-effective measures in dealing with scarce resources. It is also the most reliable way to return the capital spent on developing the skills of employees which takes years. (Mcmurray et al., 2010, and Ravani Pour et al., 2014).
Hospital jobs, including nursing, physician medicine, emergency medical services and other jobs are classified as hard jobs. Working in a stressful environment and having close contact with people has caused widespread job change and displacement in these jobs.
Therefore, investigating issues related to the stability and maintenance of human resources (by measuring the parameters of commitment, satisfaction, and commitment and job retention) in these jobs should be the concerns of managers and researchers. Many studies have been written about the problems of human resources management in hospitals. Some of them have referred to the impossibility of establishing a balance between work and life as a restraining force from the development and sustainability of human resources in hospitals (Patterson et al., 2010).
Accidents and crises are important problems of health regarding public and societies all over the world. In order to protect people's health in such cases, several organizations have been established, each of which fulfills this important responsibility by assuming duties. One example is the Medical Emergency and Accident Management Center, which provides medical services at the patient's bedside in emergency cases (Patterson et al., 2010). Medical emergencies are often faced with chronic stressors such as encountering an injury, the patient's lack of consciousness or even his death; in most cases, this leads to physical and mental pressures for emergency workers (Soloukdar et al., 2019, Ezati et al., 2017, and Machi et al., 2012).
Machi stated that most of shift workers will face complications and unpleasant consequences in their everyday life, many of which cannot be controlled (Machi et al., 2012). Shift work has negative physical, psychological, and social effects on the staff's personal life, and consequently, their families. Furthermore, working long hours can endanger a person's health and safety (Asghari et al., 2013).
Asghari indicated that shift work problems are related to 4 factors: circadian and sleep factors, and social, psychological, and family factors (Asghari et al., 2013). All these elements interact with each other and have a significant effect on the tolerance of people regarding shifts (Darko-Asumadu et al., 2020).
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of shift work on job commitment with the mediating role of work-life balance among employees working in medical emergencies in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. In addition, the highest and lowest job commitment of employees will be analyzed and reported based on the obtained results.
MethodsThe harmful effects of shift work are mainly chronic; they include disturbances in physiological processes such as sleep cycle, wakefulness, weakening of physical and physiological health, alertness problems, and problems for the family and social life of shift workers (Karimian et al., 2018, and Rezaei et al., 2017).
Organizational commitment is also a type of psychological bond between employees and the organization which reduces the possibility of voluntarily leaving the organization; it consists of three dimensions: emotional commitment, continuous commitment, and normative commitment. Affective commitment refers to the positive emotional connection between the employee and the organization. Continual commitment is not the opposite of emotional commitment, which arises from the employee's sense of belonging to the organization. However, commitment is caused by the fact that continuing work is more beneficial for them than leaving the organization. In a normal commitment, a person feels moral obligation to stay in the organization (Riordan et al., 2003).
Creating commitment as well as maintaining and retaining the most skilled employees of the organization are the most cost-effective measures in dealing with scarce resources. It is also the most reliable way to return the capital spent on developing the skills of employees which takes years. (Mcmurray et al., 2010, and Ravani Pour et al., 2014).
Hospital jobs, including nursing, physician medicine, emergency medical services and other jobs are classified as hard jobs. Working in a stressful environment and having close contact with people has caused widespread job change and displacement in these jobs.
Therefore, investigating issues related to the stability and maintenance of human resources (by measuring the parameters of commitment, satisfaction, and commitment and job retention) in these jobs should be the concerns of managers and researchers. Many studies have been written about the problems of human resources management in hospitals. Some of them have referred to the impossibility of establishing a balance between work and life as a restraining force from the development and sustainability of human resources in hospitals (Patterson et al., 2010).
Accidents and crises are important problems of health regarding public and societies all over the world. In order to protect people's health in such cases, several organizations have been established, each of which fulfills this important responsibility by assuming duties. One example is the Medical Emergency and Accident Management Center, which provides medical services at the patient's bedside in emergency cases (Patterson et al., 2010). Medical emergencies are often faced with chronic stressors such as encountering an injury, the patient's lack of consciousness or even his death; in most cases, this leads to physical and mental pressures for emergency workers (Soloukdar et al., 2019, Ezati et al., 2017, and Machi et al., 2012).
Machi stated that most of shift workers will face complications and unpleasant consequences in their everyday life, many of which cannot be controlled (Machi et al., 2012). Shift work has negative physical, psychological, and social effects on the staff's personal life, and consequently, their families. Furthermore, working long hours can endanger a person's health and safety (Asghari et al., 2013).
Asghari indicated that shift work problems are related to 4 factors: circadian and sleep factors, and social, psychological, and family factors (Asghari et al., 2013). All these elements interact with each other and have a significant effect on the tolerance of people regarding shifts (Darko-Asumadu et al., 2020).
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of shift work on job commitment with the mediating role of work-life balance among employees working in medical emergencies in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. In addition, the highest and lowest job commitment of employees will be analyzed and reported based on the obtained results.
This was a correlational study. In order to collect information, the researcher distributed the questionnaire after obtaining the necessary permission from Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord branch. Then, permission was given and arrangements were made with the management of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari hospitals. After providing necessary explanations to the participants, they completed the questionnaires and information was collected.
The statistical population of the research included 280 people from all emergency medical personnel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Inclusion criteria were the following: having at least one year of work experience in the current department, an associate degree or higher, and the voluntary participation.
Exclusion criteria were the following: unwillingness to continue cooperation or providing an incomplete questionnaire.
The sample size was determined using Cochran's formula regarding 162 people. In this study, a statistical sample of medical emergency personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province was selected by simple random sampling.
Questionnaires were used to collect information. The shift work status questionnaire had 54 items, and each question was scored from 1 to 4 points, (from almost always to almost never). The minimum score was 54 and the maximum score was 216.
The study tools included 3 questionnaires:
The statistical population of the research included 280 people from all emergency medical personnel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Inclusion criteria were the following: having at least one year of work experience in the current department, an associate degree or higher, and the voluntary participation.
Exclusion criteria were the following: unwillingness to continue cooperation or providing an incomplete questionnaire.
The sample size was determined using Cochran's formula regarding 162 people. In this study, a statistical sample of medical emergency personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province was selected by simple random sampling.
Questionnaires were used to collect information. The shift work status questionnaire had 54 items, and each question was scored from 1 to 4 points, (from almost always to almost never). The minimum score was 54 and the maximum score was 216.
The study tools included 3 questionnaires:
- Survey of shift workers (SOS): This is a valid questionnaire to study problems related to shift work. It includes questions about demographic and personal characteristics (11 questions), type of shift work system (3 questions), job satisfaction (5 questions), mental-psychological problems (10 questions), digestive problems (8 questions), cardiovascular problems (5 questions), sleep (4 questions), and skeletal-muscular disorders (4 questions). Furthermore, there are adverse effects of new shift work on the individual's life such as rest, study, exercise, going to the laboratory and the effects on family life (4 questions).
Content validity was confirmed by healthcare service management experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was 0.8 (Zamanian et al., 2012).
2. The job commitment questionnaire: This questionnaire contains 20 items related to job commitment, with Cronbach's alpha of 0.9. This questionnaire checks the level of employees' commitment to the organization, which has 3 dimensions (pride, goals, and participation). In the present research, to check the validity of the questionnaire, from the validity the average variance extracted (AVE) criterion was used for convergent validity and the Fornell-Larker criterion for discriminant validity, which indicates the acceptable validity of this questionnaire. The reliability of the present questionnaire was 0.9 (Moghtaderi et al., 2021).
3. Work-life balance (WLB): The first part of the questionnaire includes 4 questions about the demographic characteristics such as gender, education level, and work experience and employment status. The second part includes 20 questions on six dimensions; having free time (4 questions), work support in case of family problems ( 3 questions), work commitment (3 questions), job flexibility (3 questions), level of attention to life issues (4 questions), reducing working hours voluntarily in order to solve personal problems (3 questions). Cronbach's alpha of the questionnaire was 0.9. Content validity and face validity were approved by 6 experts from Jiroft University of Medical Sciences and 5 professors from Tehran University's Faculty of Management who had expertise in the field of human resource management. The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated to be 0.9 (Kamrani et al., 2018).
This article was registered with the ethical code: IR.IAU.SHK.REC.1400.032 in Azad University of Shahrekord. The researcher explained to the statistical samples about the purpose of the study, ensured the confidentiality of the data and obtained consent. The people who were willing to participate in the study were included.
Result
2. The job commitment questionnaire: This questionnaire contains 20 items related to job commitment, with Cronbach's alpha of 0.9. This questionnaire checks the level of employees' commitment to the organization, which has 3 dimensions (pride, goals, and participation). In the present research, to check the validity of the questionnaire, from the validity the average variance extracted (AVE) criterion was used for convergent validity and the Fornell-Larker criterion for discriminant validity, which indicates the acceptable validity of this questionnaire. The reliability of the present questionnaire was 0.9 (Moghtaderi et al., 2021).
3. Work-life balance (WLB): The first part of the questionnaire includes 4 questions about the demographic characteristics such as gender, education level, and work experience and employment status. The second part includes 20 questions on six dimensions; having free time (4 questions), work support in case of family problems ( 3 questions), work commitment (3 questions), job flexibility (3 questions), level of attention to life issues (4 questions), reducing working hours voluntarily in order to solve personal problems (3 questions). Cronbach's alpha of the questionnaire was 0.9. Content validity and face validity were approved by 6 experts from Jiroft University of Medical Sciences and 5 professors from Tehran University's Faculty of Management who had expertise in the field of human resource management. The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated to be 0.9 (Kamrani et al., 2018).
This article was registered with the ethical code: IR.IAU.SHK.REC.1400.032 in Azad University of Shahrekord. The researcher explained to the statistical samples about the purpose of the study, ensured the confidentiality of the data and obtained consent. The people who were willing to participate in the study were included.
The average age of the participants was 34.5 ± 1.38, and work experience was 9.5 ± 1.1. The gender of the participants included 6 women (3.7%) and 156 men (96.3%). 41 people were single (25.3%), and 121 people were married (7.74%). The educational qualification of 50 people (30.9%) was associate degree, 106 people (65.6%) had bachelor's degree, and 6 people (3.7%) had master's degree. The mean and SD of job commitment was 3.28 ± 0.029, work-life balance was 3.4±0.049 and shift work status was 3.39 ± 0.04.
The results of the Pearson correlation test showed a positive relationship between shift work score and work-life balance in almost all cases, which was significant. As the work-life balance score increases, the shift work score increases (p ≤ 0.05) as well. Voluntary reduction of working hours was not correlated with shift work component (Table 1).
The results of the Pearson correlation test showed a positive relationship between shift work score and work-life balance in almost all cases, which was significant. As the work-life balance score increases, the shift work score increases (p ≤ 0.05) as well. Voluntary reduction of working hours was not correlated with shift work component (Table 1).
| Table 1. Correlation between work-life balance and shift work status and job commitment | ||||
| Work-life balance variable | Shift work | Job commitment | ||
| R | P-value | R | P-value | |
| Sufficient time off work | 0.327 | 0.001 | .0121 | .0123 |
| Workplace support for work-life balance | 0.312 | 0.012 | 0.195 | 0.215 |
| Loyalty to employees, flexibility in work schedule | 0.275 | 0.032 | 0.125 | 0.93 |
| Flexibility in work schedule | 0.296 | 0.02 | 0.201 | 0.062 |
| Life orientation | 0.182 | 0.045 | 0.132 | 0.93 |
| Voluntary reduction of working hours | 0.115 | 0.624 | 0.105 | 0.083 |
| work-life balance | 0.235 | 0.022 | 0.117 | 0.21 |
The correlation coefficient of the shift work status with the occupational commitment score of emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 was equal to 0.6 (P-value = 0.878).
The correlation between the average score of shift work with job commitment and work-life balance among the emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 with some demographic variables (age, gender, marriage, education, work experience, employment status, position and shift status) is presented in Table 2.
The correlation between the average score of shift work with job commitment and work-life balance among the emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 with some demographic variables (age, gender, marriage, education, work experience, employment status, position and shift status) is presented in Table 2.
| Table 2. Correlation between the average score of work commitment, shift work status and work-life balance with demographic variables (gender, etc.) | |||||
| Multivariate regression model | |||||
| Variable | Standardized coefficients (β) |
t | Lower limit β |
Upper limit β | P-value |
| The value of the constant number (β0) | 34.164 | 1.862 | 8.326 | 61.15 | 0.001 |
| Gender | - 0.08 | - 0.596 | - 0.703 | 0.453 | 0.762 |
| Marital status | 0.083 | 1.362 | 9.625 | 1.36 | 0.025 |
| Education | - 0.182 | - 1.59 | - 12.036 | 0.983 | 0.098 |
| Work experience | 0.203 | 2.039 | - 0.222 | 17.345 | 0.094 |
| Age | 0.089 | 1.296 | - 2.506 | 12.123 | 0.206 |
| Shift work | - 0.032 | - 0.325 | - 7.845 | 7.126 | 0.986 |
| Job commitment | 0.091 | 0.881 | - 0.196 | 0.420 | 0.452 |
| Work-life balance | 0.315 | 3.159 | 0.31 | 0.986 | 0.015 |
The correlation between job commitment, shift work status and the mediating role of work-life is shown in Table 3.
Using the linear regression model, the obtained results showed that there was no significant relationship between the shift work score, job commitment and the mediating role of work-life balance (except for the workplace support (p ≤ 0.05). In other words, the workplace support score increased from -0.185 to 0.079.
Using the linear regression model, the obtained results showed that there was no significant relationship between the shift work score, job commitment and the mediating role of work-life balance (except for the workplace support (p ≤ 0.05). In other words, the workplace support score increased from -0.185 to 0.079.
| Table 3. Correlation between the average score of work commitment, shift work status and the mediating role of work-life balance | ||||||
| Linear regression model | Limit β | Standardized coefficient β |
t | p-value | ||
| Lower limit β | Upper limit β | |||||
| Variable | Constant number β | 5.122 | 0.723 | - 0.006 | 7.080 | 0.000 |
| Sufficient time off work | - 0.007 | 0.078 | - 0.007 | - 0.086 | 0.931 | |
| Workplace support for work-life balance | - 0.185 | 0.079 | - 0.185 | - 2.331 | 0.021 | |
| Loyalty to employees | 0.029 | 0.048 | - 0.049 | 0.610 | 0.543 | |
| Flexibility in work schedule | - 0.032 | 0.068 | - 0.039 | - 0.473 | 0.637 | |
| Life orientation | - 0.083 | 0.083 | - 0.080 | - 0.999 | 0.319 | |
| Voluntary reduction of working hours | - 0.089 | 0.091 | - 0.077 | 0.975 | 0.331 | |
| work-life balance | - 0.095 | 0.058 | - 0.091 | - 0.975 | 0.183 | |
Discussion
Authors declared no conflict of interest.
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References
The aim of this study was investigating the correlation between shift work and job commitment, and the mediating role of work-life balance among emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021.
According to the result of the test related to the input variables of the model was significant there was no significant correlation between the score of shift work, job commitment and the mediating role of work-life balance. Except for the workplace support component, it can be said that there was a significant correlation between shift work and work commitment, and the mediating correlation of work-life balance (workplace support component). In other words, the workplace support score increased from - 0.185 to 0.079. The level of work-life balance among these personnel was highly desirable. Marcelo believed that because of working in unusual conditions, lack of sleep and the consequent problems, being in contact with patients and painful situations and problems caused by taking on the roles of father and mother, nurses endure more work conflict with family in terms of pressure.
The result of the same study also showed that the average score of work-life conflict was higher than work-life. The benefits of family for work were more than the benefits of work for family. The results of the present study were in line with Darko's study (Darko-Asumadu et al., 2020).
The job commitment score in emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 was slightly higher than average. Human resources are probably committed and compatible with organizational goals, tend to be members of the organization and work beyond their assigned duties. The results of the present study were not consistent with Yadollahi's research (Yadollahi et al., 2020).
The definition and clarity of the role can lead to the feeling of satisfaction from work. This feeling itself causes encouragement and the desire to stay in the organization and the feeling of being useful for the individual, which ultimately causes the satisfaction of the organization's customers and changes the overall vision. The individual's attitude towards his duties and job was consistent with Raeisi research (Raeisi et al., 2021).
The score of shift work status of medical emergency personnel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 was lower than average.
The tension caused by working in inappropriate conditions and working at night causes disturbed sleep, stress and reduced efficiency. One of the centers in which shift work is an integral part is working in medical services, where the level of job satisfaction and commitment of their employees has a significant impact on the quality of service delivery. This was in line with Raisi's study (Raeisi et al., 2021).
There was no significant correlation between the average score of shift work and work-life balance in emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces in 2021(21).
According to Farzianpour's research, planning according to the standards of nurses' working hours and avoiding working overtime, especially for nurses who have more work experience, can prevent the severe complications of shift work, improve the level of health, and ultimately, the quality of care. This was not in line with the present study (Farzianpour et al., 2017).
Some of these measures and organizational support include: consulting services for employees, programs to help employees, training in time management and stress management, and childcare facilities for employees both inside and outside the organization, as well as plans such as temporary changes that allow employees to reduce their working hours (for example, job sharing); flexible work schedules which helps employees choose the start and end of their working hours according to their personal needs, while they are at work during main hours; remote work and working with the Internet, where employees experience location flexibility in doing their work.
By managing the balance between work and life, managers can have happy and satisfied employees who provide effective performance in their jobs with interest, loyalty and commitment to the organization. Achieving this goal requires that manager’s abandon the traditional view of the work-life correlation in which the competition between work and life leads to a "zero-sum game". They should choose an approach with regard to the interests of the individual and the organization. This is in line with the research done by Hutagulung (Hutagulung et al., 2020).
Healthcare organizations have a special place in society due to the importance of their duties in the field of prevention, care and treatment. Research has shown that working night shifts will have mental and psychological side effects in addition to physiological effects. The rotation of shift work affects physical and mental health, lack of concentration, job satisfaction, job commitment, absenteeism, desire to stay in the job, and professional efficiency.
According to the regression model, only marriage is related to work-life balance; married personnel had a higher work-life balance error score. In fact, this score increased; married people have a higher work-life balance. Jena's study was not in line with the present study (Jena et al., 2015).
Dealing with work and family are two important aspects of every person's life. The physical and mental health of people depends on the harmony and compatibility of these two aspects.
According to the result of the test related to the input variables of the model was significant there was no significant correlation between the score of shift work, job commitment and the mediating role of work-life balance. Except for the workplace support component, it can be said that there was a significant correlation between shift work and work commitment, and the mediating correlation of work-life balance (workplace support component). In other words, the workplace support score increased from - 0.185 to 0.079. The level of work-life balance among these personnel was highly desirable. Marcelo believed that because of working in unusual conditions, lack of sleep and the consequent problems, being in contact with patients and painful situations and problems caused by taking on the roles of father and mother, nurses endure more work conflict with family in terms of pressure.
The result of the same study also showed that the average score of work-life conflict was higher than work-life. The benefits of family for work were more than the benefits of work for family. The results of the present study were in line with Darko's study (Darko-Asumadu et al., 2020).
The job commitment score in emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 was slightly higher than average. Human resources are probably committed and compatible with organizational goals, tend to be members of the organization and work beyond their assigned duties. The results of the present study were not consistent with Yadollahi's research (Yadollahi et al., 2020).
The definition and clarity of the role can lead to the feeling of satisfaction from work. This feeling itself causes encouragement and the desire to stay in the organization and the feeling of being useful for the individual, which ultimately causes the satisfaction of the organization's customers and changes the overall vision. The individual's attitude towards his duties and job was consistent with Raeisi research (Raeisi et al., 2021).
The score of shift work status of medical emergency personnel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 2021 was lower than average.
The tension caused by working in inappropriate conditions and working at night causes disturbed sleep, stress and reduced efficiency. One of the centers in which shift work is an integral part is working in medical services, where the level of job satisfaction and commitment of their employees has a significant impact on the quality of service delivery. This was in line with Raisi's study (Raeisi et al., 2021).
There was no significant correlation between the average score of shift work and work-life balance in emergency medical personnel of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces in 2021(21).
According to Farzianpour's research, planning according to the standards of nurses' working hours and avoiding working overtime, especially for nurses who have more work experience, can prevent the severe complications of shift work, improve the level of health, and ultimately, the quality of care. This was not in line with the present study (Farzianpour et al., 2017).
Some of these measures and organizational support include: consulting services for employees, programs to help employees, training in time management and stress management, and childcare facilities for employees both inside and outside the organization, as well as plans such as temporary changes that allow employees to reduce their working hours (for example, job sharing); flexible work schedules which helps employees choose the start and end of their working hours according to their personal needs, while they are at work during main hours; remote work and working with the Internet, where employees experience location flexibility in doing their work.
By managing the balance between work and life, managers can have happy and satisfied employees who provide effective performance in their jobs with interest, loyalty and commitment to the organization. Achieving this goal requires that manager’s abandon the traditional view of the work-life correlation in which the competition between work and life leads to a "zero-sum game". They should choose an approach with regard to the interests of the individual and the organization. This is in line with the research done by Hutagulung (Hutagulung et al., 2020).
Healthcare organizations have a special place in society due to the importance of their duties in the field of prevention, care and treatment. Research has shown that working night shifts will have mental and psychological side effects in addition to physiological effects. The rotation of shift work affects physical and mental health, lack of concentration, job satisfaction, job commitment, absenteeism, desire to stay in the job, and professional efficiency.
According to the regression model, only marriage is related to work-life balance; married personnel had a higher work-life balance error score. In fact, this score increased; married people have a higher work-life balance. Jena's study was not in line with the present study (Jena et al., 2015).
Dealing with work and family are two important aspects of every person's life. The physical and mental health of people depends on the harmony and compatibility of these two aspects.
- Determining the correlation between the average score of shift work and job commitment, and work-life balance and some demographic variables (age, gender, marriage, education, work experience, employment status, position and shift status):
Since working life affects his private life and the opposite can also be true, every person must find a way to balance work life with private life. These mutual effects can be positive or negative. When the conflict of roles between these two halves of life is at its minimum and the person is satisfied and performs well at work and at home, there will be a good work-life balance. The study by Hashempour’s was not in line with the present study.
The balance between work and life not only affects job satisfaction and performance, but also affects the life of employees outside of work, including family, leisure time, and social needs. When the needs of employees are not met at work, they are likely to experience a lot of work stress, which will have negative consequences on their well-being.
The main limitation of this project was high workload of emergency medical personnel.
The activity of the researcher in medical emergencies and a lot of communication with other personnel was the main strength of this study.
Conclusion
The balance between work and life not only affects job satisfaction and performance, but also affects the life of employees outside of work, including family, leisure time, and social needs. When the needs of employees are not met at work, they are likely to experience a lot of work stress, which will have negative consequences on their well-being.
The main limitation of this project was high workload of emergency medical personnel.
The activity of the researcher in medical emergencies and a lot of communication with other personnel was the main strength of this study.
According to the results of the current research based on the correlation between job commitment score, shift work situation and work-life balance, the causes and factors which reduce job commitment should be identified, as well as the necessary psychological interventions to change the attitude of employees about shift work. In the same vein, managers of health organizations in particular and policymakers of the health system in general should take organizational commitment seriously.
Acknowledgments
This study was extracted from a Master’s thesis on Health Services Management at Shahrekord Azad University. The researchers would like to thank all the participants who contributed to the study.
Conflict of interestAuthors declared no conflict of interest.
Authors' Contribution
Conceptualization, M. M.; methodology, M. M and L. GH.; data collection, A. A. H.; writing original draft, M. M.; data analysis, M. M and A. A. H.; supervision, L. Gh. All authors read and approved the final manuscript and were responsible about any question related to the article.
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