Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To explore the influencing factors on job satisfaction of licensed pharmacists in R retail pharmacy, and to provide a reference for improving the job satisfaction of licensed pharmacists in China. Methods Through literature research and satisfaction questionnaire, 349 licensed pharmacists in R retail pharmacy were investigated. Then, the influencing factor equation model was constructed by factor analysis and structural equation method. Results and Conclusion The overall adaptation of the structural equation model was well established. The job satisfaction of licensed pharmacists in R retail pharmacy was closely related to interpersonal relationship, work characteristics, good management, salary and growth opportunity, and it was not significantly correlated with job environment. Therefore, work characteristics influenced most, followed by salary. Five key factors affecting the job satisfaction of licensed pharmacists in R retail pharmacy are summarized in this paper. It is suggested to adjust corresponding key factors such as work characteristics and salary, so as to improve job satisfaction of licensed pharmacists in the same industry.

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