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BATTISTELLI A., PORTOGHESE I., GALLETTA M. & POHL S. (2013) Beyond the tradition: test of an integrative conceptual model on nurse turnover. International Nursing Review60, 103–111

Aim:  This paper aimed to extend research on nurse turnover by developing and testing a theoretical model of turnover intention that includes two emergent key off‐the‐job constructs, work–family conflict (WFC) and community embeddedness (CE).

Background:  Nurse turnover is considered one of the most significant issues in health care. There is a considerable body of knowledge that has focused on the study of the on‐the‐job factors of nurse turnover, showing the important role of job attitudes. Recently, WFC and job embeddedness (JE) have been identified as variables that could help explain levels of nurse turnover.

Methods:  Using structural equation modelling from a cross‐sectional survey, the relationships …