1. Organizational Climate for Inclusion Among Nurses: A Mixed-Methods Analysis.
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Traver, Jodi, Yeaman, Sarah, Arenas, Cecily A., Daugherty, JoAnn, and Davidson, Judy E.
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CORPORATE culture , *TEAMS in the workplace , *NURSES , *DIVERSITY & inclusion policies , *SOCIAL justice , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *LEADERS , *HOSPITAL nursing staff , *CONTENT analysis , *LEADERSHIP , *PEER relations , *VISUAL analog scale , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CONFERENCES & conventions , *THEMATIC analysis , *NURSES' attitudes , *RESEARCH methodology , *PROFESSIONAL employee training , *REGRESSION analysis - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to answer the research question: What factors predict sense of belonging among nurses? The connection between inclusion (an element of diversity and equity) and a nurse's sense of belonging is poorly understood. METHODS: In this mixed-methods research, regression analysis of Climate for Inclusion Scale subscales and Sense of Belonging score plus thematic content analysis of questions assessing sense of belonging were conducted. Nurses (n = 131) attending a research conference in June to July 2022 were invited to participate; 131 (72%) participated. RESULTS: Climate for Inclusion Scale was positively associated with and predictive of sense of belonging (F 3,113 = 71.7, P < 0.001). Themes reflecting actions to enhance sense of belonging were as follows: authentic leadership, embracing social justice, team unification, feeling heard, being seen, professional development, developing a healthier work environment, and integration of differences. CONCLUSIONS: Leaders can promote a sense of belonging among nurses by focusing on actions reflected in the themes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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