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Shimazu, A., Schaufeli, W. B., Kosugi, S., Suzuki, A., Nashiwa, H., Kato, A., Sakamoto, M., Irimajiri, H., Amano, S., Hirohata, K., Goto, R. and Kitaoka-Higashiguchi, K. (2008) Work Engagement in Japan: Validation of the Japanese Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale: International Review of Applied Psychology. Applied Psychology, 57, 510-523.
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• TITLE: Work Engagement of Nursery School Nurses and Its Related Factors in Japan

  AUTHORS: Kozue Mochizuki, Rie Wakimizu

  KEYWORDS: Nursery School, Nurse, Work Engagement

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Nursing, Vol.12 No.7, July 21, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study aimed to clarify nursery school nurses’ work engagement and their pertinent related factors. Method: We conducted a survey of 136 nursery school nurses using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to 186 people at licensed daycare centers in Ibaraki Prefecture. The following conclusions were obtained by analyzing 136 participants, excluding deficiencies: A multiple regression analysis (forced entry method) was performed. Results: The survey results show that most of the nurses in the nursery school were female, about 90$ were married, and about 70$ had children. Work engagement was generally high compared with other occupations. Moreover, it was influenced by their work-self balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and the leadership of bosses. It was suggested that there is a need for an environment where nurses can maintain a work-life balance, a place where childcare health activities can be carried out, and opportunities to participate in training and liaison meetings for nursery nurses to further enhance work engagement. Conclusion: It was influenced by work self-balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and boss leadership. It is suggested that nursery nurses further enhance their work engagement, and they need an environment where they can maintain a work-life balance, a place where they can engage in health activities in childcare, and opportunities for training and liaison meetings.