Research Article

An Examination of Healthcare Workers' Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression

Volume: 13 Number: 1 May 5, 2026
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An Examination of Healthcare Workers' Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to assess the perceived levels of organizational depression among healthcare personnel working at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital and to examine whether these perceptions vary according to key demographic characteristics.
Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional study. A face-to-face survey was administered to 325 healthcare workers. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26, employing descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-Square, and Tukey post hoc tests. The 42-item Organizational Depression Scale developed by Sezer served as the primary measurement instrument.
Results: The findings indicated an average organizational depression perception score of 2.74. No significant differences were observed in relation to gender, age, education level, job title, smoking status, or years of service. However, marital status, job satisfaction, and salary satisfaction were significantly associated with depression perceptions. Married employees reported lower levels of perceived organizational depression than single employees, while those dissatisfied with their salaries reported higher levels.
Conclusion: The study concludes that healthcare workers experience moderate levels of organizational depression. Interventions such as improving work-life balance, revising wage policies, and implementing psychosocial support mechanisms are recommended to mitigate these effects. Healthcare administrators should prioritize mental health strategies to promote employee well-being and service quality.

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Supporting Institution

Herhangi bir kurumdan destek alınmamıştır.

Ethical Statement

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Etik Kurulu’ndan onay alınmıştır (Karar no: E.3761, tarih: 06.06.2023).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology of Health, Industrial Organisation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 30, 2026

Publication Date

May 5, 2026

Submission Date

January 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Korkutan, M., & Özdemir, N. E. (2026). An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, 13(1), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1630693
AMA
1.Korkutan M, Özdemir NE. An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression. IGUJSS. 2026;13(1):116-131. doi:10.17336/igusbd.1630693
Chicago
Korkutan, Mümtaz, and Nurten Ebru Özdemir. 2026. “An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 (1): 116-31. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1630693.
EndNote
Korkutan M, Özdemir NE (May 1, 2026) An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 1 116–131.
IEEE
[1]M. Korkutan and N. E. Özdemir, “An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression”, IGUJSS, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 116–131, May 2026, doi: 10.17336/igusbd.1630693.
ISNAD
Korkutan, Mümtaz - Özdemir, Nurten Ebru. “An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13/1 (May 1, 2026): 116-131. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1630693.
JAMA
1.Korkutan M, Özdemir NE. An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression. IGUJSS. 2026;13:116–131.
MLA
Korkutan, Mümtaz, and Nurten Ebru Özdemir. “An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 13, no. 1, May 2026, pp. 116-31, doi:10.17336/igusbd.1630693.
Vancouver
1.Mümtaz Korkutan, Nurten Ebru Özdemir. An Examination of Healthcare Workers’ Perceived Levels of Organizational Depression. IGUJSS. 2026 May 1;13(1):116-31. doi:10.17336/igusbd.1630693

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