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Purpose : This study aimed to identify the mediating effects of emotional intelligence and social support in the relationships between emotional regulation efforts in profession and job satisfaction among nurses in a tertiary hospital. Methods : The participants were 128 registered nurses excluding those less than 6 months of clinical experience in a tertiary hospital. The data collection was conducted from September 2023. For the data analysis, SPSS/WIN 27.0 program was used. The data were identified with frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe's test, Pearson's correlation coefficients and Baron and Kenny’s 3-stage procedures. To test the statistical significance of the mediating effects was verified using PROCESS Macro Model 4 by the bootstrapping method. Results : Job satisfaction had a positive correlation with emotional regulation efforts in profession(r=.54, p<.001), emotional intelligence(r=.62, p<.001), and social support(r=.47, p<.001). Meanwhile, emotional intelligence and social support had a partial mediating effect in the relationships between emotional regulation efforts in profession and job satisfaction. Conclusion : Based on these findings, customized program for improving emotional regulation efforts in profession, emotional intelligence and social support are needed to enhance the job satisfaction in tertiary hospital nurses.

Purpose : This study aims to analyze factors related to industrial accident prevention behavior of workers in noisy manufacturing workplaces. Methods : This study analyzed the data from the ‘Status Survey on the Wearing of Noise Insulating Protective Equipment’ study. The data from 329 workers who worked in noisy manufacturing workplaces for over one month were used in the final analysis, and the data collection was conducted from November 1, 2021 to December 12, 2021. The study was analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 25.0 statistical program. Results : As a result of this study, as a factor related to industrial accident prevention activities, it was found that companies classified as partner companies rather than head office, the more training workers receive on hearing protection, also fatigue is have or not have rather than normal fatigue and to experience no ear disease performed industrial accident prevention activities better. Conclusion : Based on the results of this study, an interventional approach is needed to strengthen hearing protection-related education and increase industrial accident prevention behavior through hearing tests and fatigue & stress management of workers in the workplace.

Purpose : This study aimed to identify contributing factors to the job satisfaction of clinical practice nurses by examining the relationships among role conflict, professional autonomy, job crafting, and job satisfaction. Methods : This study was conducted in April 2023 with 159 clinical practice nurses working at two university hospitals. The data analysis, including hierarchical multiple regression, was performed. Results : According to the hierarchical multiple regression analysis, marital status (β=.21, p=.008) significantly affected job satisfaction in model 1. In model 2, the variables significantly affecting job satisfaction were marital status (β=.18, p=.015), role conflict (β=-.22, p=.003), and job crafting (β=.23, p=.021). Conclusion : Based on our findings, it is necessary to develop programs to reduce role conflicts, such as preparing standardized work guidelines and developing education programs before and after the placement of clinical practice nurses. In addition, customized job crafting exercises should be developed to improve nurses’ job satisfaction.

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of health care managers' job satisfaction and self-efficacy on their professional quality of life. Methods : The subjects of research and analysis are 189 health managers working throughout the country. The data collection was conducted using Google forms from May 1 to May 30, 2023. The data analysis was performed using t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 23.0. Results : Factors affecting compassion satisfaction in the quality of professional life were job satisfaction(t=9.47, p=<.001) and self-efficacy(t=7.19, p=<.001)(F=49.12, p=<.001). Compassion fatigue in professional quality of life was expressed as job satisfaction(t=-5.71, p=<.001) and self-efficacy(t=-3.83, p=<.001)(F=25.30, p=<.001). Conclusion : In conclusion, when health managers' job satisfaction and self-efficacy are high, compassion satisfaction, a positive aspect of professional quality of life, increases, and compassion fatigue, a negative aspect, decreases.