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<Articles JournalTitle="International Journal of Occupational Hygiene">
  <Article>
    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Tehran University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>International Journal of Occupational Hygiene</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2008-5109</Issn>
      <Volume>17</Volume>
      <Issue>1</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>03</Month>
        <Day>03</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <title locale="en_US">Exploring the Impact of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: A Case Study of Nurses at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia</title>
    <FirstPage>33</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>39</LastPage>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Khalil</FirstName>
        <LastName>Omari Shekaftik</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Faculty of Management and accounting, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohammad</FirstName>
        <LastName>Nasiri</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Faculty of Management and accounting, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Zahra</FirstName>
        <LastName>Barkhordarian</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of occupational health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohammad Javad</FirstName>
        <LastName>SheikhMozafari</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of occupational health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Jamal</FirstName>
        <LastName>Biganeh</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of occupational health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Soqrat</FirstName>
        <LastName>Omari Shekaftik</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of occupational health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
    </AuthorList>
    <History>
      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
        <Day>29</Day>
      </PubDate>
      <PubDate PubStatus="accepted">
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <Month>10</Month>
        <Day>23</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <abstract locale="en_US">Background: Retaining qualified staff presents a significant challenge for organizations, especially in the healthcare sector. Establishing a work-life balance (WLB) has emerged as an effective strategy for retaining existing employees and attracting new talent within healthcare organizations.
Methods: This study explores the relationship between work-life balance, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among nurses at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia. A sample size of 127 individuals was determined using Cochran&#x2019;s formula. Data collection utilized three questionnaires: Wong and Ko scale for assessing work-life balance, Smith and Kendall scale for evaluating job satisfaction, and Allen and Meyer scale for measuring organizational commitment. Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman and Pearson correlation coefficients, with the data analyzed through SPSS version 22.
Results: The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between work-life balance and both job satisfaction and organizational commitment. This correlation was evident across various dimensions, including increased leisure time, workplace support for balance, job loyalty, maintenance of work and career, flexibility in work schedules, voluntary reduction of working hours, and life orientation among the nurses.
Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of work-life balance in enhancing job satisfaction and organizational commitment among nurses. By fostering conditions that allow employees to effectively balance their professional and personal responsibilities, organizations can reduce work-related stress and bolster employee motivation and loyalty. This is crucial for healthcare organizations facing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. Investments in policies and programs that promote work-life balance can enhance performance and reduce turnover rates.</abstract>
    <web_url>https://ijoh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijoh/article/view/643</web_url>
    <pdf_url>https://ijoh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijoh/article/download/643/818</pdf_url>
  </Article>
</Articles>
