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http://dx.doi.org/10.15205/kschs.2022.06.30.1559

Happiness index according to job satisfaction and interpersonal problems of dental hygienists in some regions  

Ryu, Hae-Gyum (Department of Dental Hygiene, Masan University)
Kwak, Eun-Jin (Department of Dental Hygiene, Masan University)
Cheon, Ji-Hyun (Seoul Kwon Dental Clinic)
Chu, Ye-Seul (WGJ Dental Hospital)
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Journal of Korean Clinical Health Science / v.10, no.1, 2022 , pp. 1559-1568 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify Happiness index according to job satisfaction and interpersonal problems of dental hygienists in some regions Methods: The subjects of this study were dental hygienists working in dental hospitals in Busan and Gyeongnam. from 1 July 2021 to 30 August 2021 a number of total 198. The structured questionnaire was surveyed and analyzed by self- entry. The collected data were analyzed using an IBM SPSS ver. 20.0. Results: The interpersonal problem were higher in the group under 25 years of age, with, less than 1 year of experience and less than 2-4 year of experience. Happiness index were higher over than 31 year of age. the happiness index was higher in the age group 31 years or older, with more than 5 years of experience, more than 7 days of vacation, work intensity that was tolerable and difficult, and the group with an annual salary of 30 million won or more. the higher the job satisfaction, the lower the interpersonal problems, the happiness index of dental hygienists was high. Conclusions: In order to increase the happiness index of dental hygienists working at dental medical institutions, it is necessary to develop a program that can form amicable interpersonal relationships in the workplace of dental hygienists with little experience. In addition, increase the job satisfaction of dental hygienists, it is necessary to adjust the intensity of work to fit the individual's abilities and aptitudes, and to develop a work system so that dental hygienists can increase their pride in their profession by signing a reasonable salary.
Keywords
Happiness index; Interpersonal problem; Job satisfaction;
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