ArticleBMC nursing2026
Factors influencing the fertility intentions of unmarried female nurses in South Korea: a cross-sectional analysis.
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backgroundUnmarried female nurses may be easily affected by socially prescribed perfectionism or social comparison tendencies in a work environment that requires accurate performance within a limited time and in a social environment compared to the general population. The subjective sense of success in their careers is an important factor for understanding the various employment behaviors of the younger generation. However, limited research evidence exists on the relationship between these variables and fertility intention in the younger generation. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the possibility that socially prescribed perfectionism and social comparison orientation negatively affect unmarried female nurses' fertility intentions, with work and generational characteristics and subjective career success as positive variables for their fertility intentions beyond work burden.
methodsThis cross-sectional study included 190 unmarried female nurses aged 20-50 years who had worked for more than 6 months in general hospitals in South Korea. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling through an online community from June 20 to 30, 2023. For data analysis, the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's coefficient correlation, and stepwise multiple regression were used.
resultsThe factors influencing the fertility intention of unmarried female nurses were social comparison orientation (β = -0.22, p = 0.002), positive perception of child value (β = 0.19, p = 0.006), and subjective career success (β = 0.18, p = 0.014), in that order. Socially prescribed perfectionism was negatively correlated with fertility intention (r = -0.27, p < 0.001) but did not influence it.
conclusionsThis study showed that social comparison orientation and subjective career success were predictors of fertility intention among unmarried female nurses. To promote young unmarried nurses' fertility intentions, creative systems should be developed where their social comparison orientation can positively affect fertility intentions, and nurses should be helped achieve subjective success and satisfaction with their careers, even in high-burden nursing settings.
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