INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VIOLENCE MANAGEMENT, TURNOVER INTENTION, AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationships between violence management perceptions, turnover intention, and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals working in a public hospital.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between March and November 2024 with 416 healthcare professionals employed in a public hospital. Data were collected using a sociodemographic information form, the Safety and Confidence Against Violence Scale, the Turnover Intention Scale, and the Job Satisfaction Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate relationships among variables and differences according to sociodemographic characteristics.Results: The participants’ mean scores were 5.99 for perceived safety, 4.65 for perceived confidence, 2.44 for turnover intention, and 3.38 for job satisfaction. Significant differences in study variables were observed according to professional title, work unit, and working pattern (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between turnover intention and perceived safety (r = −0.14, p < 0.01) as well as job satisfaction (r = −0.55, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that perceived confidence significantly and negatively predicted turnover intention (β = −0.161, p < 0.05), whereas perceived safety did not show a significant effect. Conclusion: Feeling physically safe in the workplace is a key factor reducing healthcare professionals’ turnover intention. Strengthening safety measures and implementing periodic violence management training programs may improve job satisfaction and workforce stability.