Abstract
This study investigated the factors influencing organizational socialization of new dental hygienists and provides basic data for successful organizational socialization. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires from 199 new dental hygienists of dental clinic and hospital between June and September 2018. Data analysis using SPSS 22.0 included Independent t-test, one way ANOVA, Scheffe post-hoc test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. The new dental hygienists’ professional self-concept, interpersonal ability, and organizational socialization value were 3.27±0.50, 3.55±0.45, and 3.03±0.37, respectively. There were significant positive correlations between professional self-concepts, interpersonal relations, and organizational socialization. A positive correlation was found between professional self-concept and interpersonal relations. Factors affecting organizational socialization of new dental hygienists included the strength of work, interpersonal relations, and professional self-concept. Professional self-concept was the most influential factor leading to 54.7% of the variance in organizational socialization. Therefore, to improve the organizational socialization of new dental hygienists and reduce the turnover rate, it is necessary to develop and implement programs promoting professional self-concept and interpersonal relations.
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Table 1. Reliability of instrument scales Unit: Mean±SD
