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A qualitative study on experiences of job satisfaction and meaning of work among clinical dental hygienists

임상 치과위생사의 직무만족 경험과 일의 의미에 대한 질적 연구

  • Park, Ji-Hyeon (Department of Dental Hygiene, Graduate School of Namseoul University) ;
  • Lim, Soon-Ryun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Namseoul University)
  • 박지현 (남서울대학교 일반대학원 치위생학과) ;
  • 임순연 (남서울대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2019.06.17
  • Accepted : 2019.07.28
  • Published : 2019.08.31
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Abstract

Objectives: This study explored job satisfaction experience and meaning of work in dental hygienists. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 clinical dental hygienists who had been working in dental clinics for more than 10 years. The analysis method used was developed by Giorgi, including all four steps. Results: The results of the interview were categorized into five central meanings: recognition and trust (including patient's trust, trust in the boss, recognition in the hospital, and intimacy), growth (growth of the hospital, growth in jobs, and problem-solving skills), professional pride (self-esteem, extension of work and changes of awareness, and being able to help others), reward (financial compensation and psychological rewards), and meaning of life given by work (the process of maturing, self-representation, and vitality of life). Conclusions: Based on this study, we need to develop tools to measure dental hygienists' level of job satisfaction as well as follow-up research on ways to improve it.

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