| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7516275 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2013 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
The findings suggest that nurses and nurse managers are governed by relational psychological contracts, underpinned by an affective and to a lesser extent normative commitment towards the nursing profession. They emphasise 'professional values', and professional commitment, as the basis for positive psychological contracts amongst nursing professionals. There was anecdotal evidence of relational psychological contract breach, with decreasing job satisfaction as the outcome of perceived psychological contract breach. Positive psychological contracts and commitment levels amongst nursing professionals can be supported by managers been aware and sensitive to nursing discourses, and managing their expectations through greater involvement and leadership development.
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Authors
T.J. McCabe, Sally Sambrook,