Analysis of organizational commitment and work-family conflict in view of doctors and nurses

Abstract

The present study investigates the relationship between organizational commitment and work-family conflict for medical doctors and nurses. Using canonical analysis on questionnaire, this relation has been tested distinctively through three sub-dimensions of organizational commitment listed: affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment. Data collected from 766 (411 doctors and 355 nurses) individuals employed at seven state hospitals and three medical faculties of universities in Ankara. Analysis revealed that the relationship between organizational commitment scale and work-family conflict scale is weak and positive. Results suggest that the more committed the doctors and nurses are to the hospital they work for, the more work-family conflict they experience. On the basis of the sample information obtained in this study, it is possible to claim that if the employees are supported to establish a fair balance between their work and family lives in the guidance of these principles, a strong commitment to the organization will develop.