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Factors Influencing Marital Intention among Unmarried Nurses

Purpose : This descriptive survey study aimed to examine the effects of marital value, family-of-origin health, and job satisfaction on marital intention among unmarried nurses. Methods : The participants were 315 unmarried nurses working in general hospitals with more than 200 beds and tertiary hospitals both located in city B and province K. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ² test, and independent t-test. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors influencing marital intention. Results : The marital intention rate of unmarried nurses was 70.2%. The stronger the instrumental-conservative marriage values (OR＝1.15, p＝011), the weaker the passive-exclusive marriage values (OR＝0.58, p＜.001). The higher the health of the family of origin (OR＝1.08, p＜.001) and the higher the job satisfaction (OR＝1.07, p＜.001), the more positive the marriage intention of unmarried nurses. Conclusion : To improve the positive marriage intention of unmarried nurses, it is necessary to increase the family of origin health and job satisfaction. Moreover, education is needed to improve conservative and instrumental values that recognize the importance of marriage and family. Considering negative exclusionary values, policy support will be needed to ensure that family and work are compatible.