The impact of Work-Family Conflict on Psychological Health, Work Stress, and the Turnover Intentions among frontline Nurses against Covid 19 Disease

Abstract

Objective: COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented crisis in the occupational field and affected various aspects of frontline nurses' working and personal lives. Considering that most studies on work-family conflict and its effects examine individualistic societies, the purpose of this study is to examine the effect of work-family conflict on the turnover intention of nurses in Iran mediated by psychological health and workplace stress. Methodology/ approach: The major research strategy is quantitative, and the primary technique is descriptive-survey analytical. This study examined 274 Covid19 frontline nurses in Iran. Data collected with a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural model measurement performed using SEM AMOS 24 software. Findings: The results of data analysis show that work-family conflict negatively affects psychological health while positively affects workplace stress. As well, psychological health reduces the tendency to turnover, while work stress increases turnover intention. The Variables Mediation test found that work-family conflict has an indirect effect on turnover intention. This study helped to comprehend work-family conflict, psychological issues of nurses, and therefore their turnover intention. Practical Implication: Because of the importance of family foundation and the Islamic context, researchers recommend that the health care system devote more attention to nurses' psychological health and personal life during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures result in a compromise between work and family, resulting in reduced work stress, reduced turnover, and improved psychological well-being. Originality/ Value: It is vital to investigate the consequences of work and personal conflicts of nurses and psychological injuries that threaten people's occupation during COVID-19. The present study is the first research on work-family conflict and its consequences in the COVID-19 crisis in Iran.