Person-job fit and work-life balance of female nurses with cultural competence as a mediator: Evidence from Nigeria

• Main Authors: Akanni, A.A (Author), Oduaran, C.A (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2022
• Subjects: adult; article; cultural competence; Cultural competence; cultural diversity; female; human; Nigeria; nurse; nurses; person-job fit; questionnaire; teaching hospital; work-life balance
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 Objective: This study investigated the mediating effect of cultural competence in the relationship between person-job (P-J) fit and work-life balance among female nurses. Methods: Participants included 216 (mean age = 31.12; SD = 9.16) female nurses that were conveniently selected from two Federal Teaching hospitals in Nigeria. Three questionnaires via the perceived fit scale, cultural competence scale, and work-life balance scale were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using both the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and PROCESS macro statistical tools. Results: Results revealed that both P-J fit and cultural competence positively and significantly associated with work-life balance. Also, cultural competence partially mediated the relationship between P-J fit and work-life balance of nurses. Conclusions: The cultural competence enhances the capacity of nurses to balance work and family roles. Therefore, cultural competence training that enhances nurses' capabilities to handle cultural diversities of patients is essential. © 2022 Abimbola A. Akanni et al., published by Sciendo.