Graduate Theses
Date of Award
8-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
Supervisory Committee Chair
James Olson, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Linda Montgomery, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Spencer Thompson, Ph.D.
Abstract
Knowledge, attitudes, and job satisfaction of long-term care workers were examined to determine if a relationship existed between these factors and if differences existed between licensed nurses and nursing assistants. Participants included 36 nurses and 60 assistants from five nursing homes in the Midland/Odessa area. Results indicated that nurses had significantly more positive attitudes toward (t(94) = -5.72, p<.05) and increased knowledge of older adults (t(94) = 2.71, p<.05) than assistants. In addition, more positive attitudes were significantly associated with more knowledge of the elderly (r(96) = -0.36, p<.05) as well as increased levels of job satisfaction (r(96) = -0.53, p<.05).
Recommended Citation
Almand, Lynne, "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction in Long-Term Care: A Comparison between Licensed Nurses and Nursing Assistants" (2009). Graduate Theses. 71.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-cas/71