Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Li, Zhiqing URN etd-08062007-012443 Title Factors Contributing to Job Retention of Direct Care Staff in Urban Assisted Living Facilities Degree Master of Arts Department Gerontology Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Dr. Mary M. Ball Committee Chair Dr. Heying J. Zhan Committee Member Dr. Molly M. Perkins Committee Member Keywords
- Retention
- Intent to Leave
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Long-Term Care
Date of Defense 2007-07-26 Availability unrestricted Abstract This study examined the influence of personal and workplace factors on direct care workersĄŻ retention in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). The sample includes 11 ALFs in urban areas in Atlanta, Georgia and 13 participants from the sample facilities. The findings show that personal and workplace factors interact with each other to influence retention in the long-term care field and retention in a particular facility. The findings of this study may have implications for facility policy and practice to retain workers.Files
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