Scale Analysis and Objective

The Measure of Job Satisfaction (MJS) was developed in 1993 by Traynor and Wade and is considered one of the strongest predictors of nurses’ intention to stay in and remain committed to their profession.
The purpose of the scale is to evaluate how nurses perceive their work and whether it provides them with high levels of satisfaction. The questions are divided into six subscales, including:
Personal satisfaction
Workload
Professional support
Salary
Career prospects
Education/training

Question Scoring and Statistical Analysis

Participants are asked to respond to 41 questions regarding their working conditions using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (Very dissatisfied) to 5 (Very satisfied).
The MJS generates an overall score by summing the scores of all items, with a range from 41 to 190.
High scores indicate a person who is satisfied with their professional career.
Low scores indicate dissatisfaction with their job.

Validity and Reliability

The MJS has been adapted into Greek by M. Lambraki, K. Vlasiadis, G. Paterakis, and A. Filalithis, using the back-translation method for accuracy and cultural relevance. The scale demonstrates high internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.93.
Additionally, the scale shows a positive correlation between a high level of education and increased expectations at the start of nursing education. Respondents often attribute stress and pressure to their workload, and prolonged stress shows a positive correlation with the onset of professional burnout.

References

Traynor, M., & Wade, B. (1993). The development of a measure of job satisfaction for use in monitoring the morale of community nurses in four trusts. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 18(1), 127–136.
Greek adaptation: M. Lambraki, K. Vlasiadis, G. Paterakis, and A. Filalithis.