Psychosocial Factors in the Work Environment: An Exploratory Study of Occupational Safety and Achievement Motivation among Workers in Humanitarian Services in the Gaza Strip

Abstract

Research Abstract This study, which adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and included 71 male and female psychiatric nurses in the Gaza Strip during the period 2023-2024, aimed to explore their level of occupational safety and its relationship with achievement motivation. Additionally, the study sought to determine whether there were differences attributable to variables of gender, years of experience, and educational level. The results showed that the level of occupational safety was moderate (with a relative weight of 60.20%), while achievement motivation was very high (with a relative weight of 83.80%). The results also revealed a positive and statistically significant direct relationship between occupational safety and achievement motivation. On the other hand, the study did not show any statistically significant differences in the levels of occupational safety and achievement motivation based on the mentioned demographic variables. Based on these results, the researcher recommended the necessity of improving the work environment for psychiatric nurses by identifying their needs, providing continuous training programs in occupational safety, preparing guiding manuals for applying research findings, and developing strategic planning for management to ensure sustainable professional training opportunities.