The age as a differential in the engagement of nursing professionals

Abstract

Work engagement is defined by a balance between the cognitive and affective part of the professional. This study aims to identify the relationship between the engagement and the age of nursing professionals, in terms of vigor, dedication and absorption, acting in different health organizations. The cross-sectional study, with descriptive complexity level, quantitative approach, includes 900 nursing professionals enrolled in the Coren-RS, Brazil. The research instrument covers sociodemographic issues and the brief engagement questionnaire in Utrecht's work. The results indicate an average level of engagement, specially for the attribute related to dedication. Higher engagement levels were identified in professionals up to 34 years and over 40 years of age.