Person-job fit and work-life balance of female nurses with cultural competence as a mediator: evidence from Nigeria

Akanni, Abimbola A.; Oduaran, Choja A.

doi:10.2478/fon-2022-0010

Abstract

Objective

This study investigated the mediating effect of cultural competence in the relationship between person-job (P-J) fit and work-life balance among female nurses.

Methods

Participants included 216 (mean age = 31.12; SD = 9.16) female nurses that were conveniently selected from two Federal Teaching hospitals in Nigeria. Three questionnaires via the perceived fit scale, cultural competence scale, and work-life balance scale were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using both the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and PROCESS macro statistical tools.

Results

Results revealed that both P-J fit and cultural competence positively and significantly associated with work-life balance. Also, cultural competence partially mediated the relationship between P-J fit and work-life balance of nurses.

Conclusions

The cultural competence enhances the capacity of nurses to balance work and family roles. Therefore, cultural competence training that enhances nurses’ capabilities to handle cultural diversities of patients is essential.

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