The Influence Of Stress On Work Behavior Among Nurses

1.3  OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The general objective of this study is to investigate the influence of stress on work behavior among Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta. The specific objectives are:

1. To ascertain the causes of work stress among nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.
2. To determine the relationship between stress and job dissatisfaction among Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.
3. To examine the effect of stress among nurses on the safety of patients Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.
4. To investigate the impact long working hours on the job performances of Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.
5. To know if work stress influences negative job attitude among Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The relevant research questions related to this study are:
1. What are the causes of work stress among nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta?
2. What is the relationship between stress and job dissatisfaction among Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta?
3. What is the effect of stress among nurses on the safety of patients Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta?
4. What is the impact long working hours on the job performances of Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta?
5. Does work stress influences negative job attitude among Nurses in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta?

1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study is very important to medical directors because it elucidates some of the factors that are responsible for the poor performances of Nurses in hospital. The relationship between stress and the work behavior among nurses is well examined. Long working hours is one of the causes of work stress among nurses and its impacts on the productivity of nurses are well investigated.

This study also examines the ways of reducing work stress among nurses in hospital. If these measures are implemented, it will have impact on improving the safety of patients. Nurses who are stressed tend to be aggressive on patients and this affects the recuperation of patients.

The finding from this research can also be used as a reference material for other researchers who will likely carry out a study on a related topic

1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of this study restricted to examining the influence of stress on work behavior among nurses in federal medical centre Abeokuta.

1.7 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

Some of the major constraints the researchers encountered in putting up this research include lack of time, lack of willingness to give information by respondent and also limited resources

1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Stress: is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.