Abstract
Background: Job satisfaction in nurse practitioners is influenced by the level of autonomy and empowerment they perceive within their practice environment. Little in-depth research has been done to explore the relationship among organizational climate, leadership style, and job satisfaction in the context of nurse practitioners.
Purpose: This study was developed to explore the relationship among organizational climate, leadership style,and job satisfaction in nurse practitioners with the goal of enhancing their job satisfaction.
Methods: A cross-sectional correlational approach and snowball sampling method were employed to recruit400 qualified nurse practitioners to complete an online survey. This survey was a structured questionnaire consisting of the Practice Organizational Climate Scale, Leadership Style Scale, and Job Satisfaction Scale.Statistical analyses used included the independent t test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiplelinear regression analysis.
Results: Most of the participants were 31 to 50 years old. A significant and positive correlation was identified among overall organizational climate, leadership style, and job satisfaction. In terms of organizational climate components, only professional visibility was not found to significantly correlate with job satisfaction.Transformational leadership, servant leadership, independent work, and relationships with support and management departments collectively explained nearly 72.4% of overall job satisfaction.
Conclusion/ Implications for Practice: The findings demonstrate job satisfaction in nurse practitioners to be significantly influenced by organizational climate and leadership style. Thus, fostering a positive organizational climate and enhancing transformational and servant leadership styles may be expected to improve job satisfaction in this group substantively. Therefore, it is recommended healthcare institutions focus on improving the organizational climate, providing more autonomy and support, and enhancing leadership training for supervisors with the goal of increasing overall job satisfaction and retention rates among nurse practitioners.
Notes
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Sigma Membership
Lambda Beta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
National Defense Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Global Leadership, Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, Nurse Practitioners, Leadership
Recommended Citation
Mei, Sung Chien, "Impact of Organizational Climate and Leadership Style on Nurse Practitioners' Job Satisfaction" (2026). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 69.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2026/presentations_2026/69
Conference Name
37th International Nursing Research Congress
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Conference Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conference Year
2026
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Date of Issue
2026-07-27
Impact of Organizational Climate and Leadership Style on Nurse Practitioners' Job Satisfaction
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Background: Job satisfaction in nurse practitioners is influenced by the level of autonomy and empowerment they perceive within their practice environment. Little in-depth research has been done to explore the relationship among organizational climate, leadership style, and job satisfaction in the context of nurse practitioners.
Purpose: This study was developed to explore the relationship among organizational climate, leadership style,and job satisfaction in nurse practitioners with the goal of enhancing their job satisfaction.
Methods: A cross-sectional correlational approach and snowball sampling method were employed to recruit400 qualified nurse practitioners to complete an online survey. This survey was a structured questionnaire consisting of the Practice Organizational Climate Scale, Leadership Style Scale, and Job Satisfaction Scale.Statistical analyses used included the independent t test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiplelinear regression analysis.
Results: Most of the participants were 31 to 50 years old. A significant and positive correlation was identified among overall organizational climate, leadership style, and job satisfaction. In terms of organizational climate components, only professional visibility was not found to significantly correlate with job satisfaction.Transformational leadership, servant leadership, independent work, and relationships with support and management departments collectively explained nearly 72.4% of overall job satisfaction.
Conclusion/ Implications for Practice: The findings demonstrate job satisfaction in nurse practitioners to be significantly influenced by organizational climate and leadership style. Thus, fostering a positive organizational climate and enhancing transformational and servant leadership styles may be expected to improve job satisfaction in this group substantively. Therefore, it is recommended healthcare institutions focus on improving the organizational climate, providing more autonomy and support, and enhancing leadership training for supervisors with the goal of increasing overall job satisfaction and retention rates among nurse practitioners.
Description
This study systematically explores the relationship between organizational climate,leadership style, and job satisfaction among nurse practitioners in Taiwan, filling a gap in the current literature.The findings provide empirical evidence that a positive organizational climate and effective leadership significantly enhance job satisfaction. These insights offer valuable guidance for healthcare management in developing strategies to improve job satisfaction among nurse practitioners.