Comparative Analysis of Job Satisfaction among Indonesian Migrant Nurses in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Akhir Fahruddin - Radiatan Khlila - Nurul Uswatin

Indonesian National Nurses Association (INNA) Arab Saudi

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction: The migration of Indonesian nurses to Middle Eastern countries, particularly Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, demands specific attention to their working conditions which directly impacting well-being and retention. This study aimed to provide a robust data comparison of job satisfaction faced by Indonesian nurses in two host countries.

Methods: A comparative descriptive design was used with purposive sampling of 140 nurses, comprising 70 nurses from Saudi Arabia and 70 nurses from Kuwait. A structured survey were collected using the McCloskey Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) through online and in-person surveys distributed via WhatsApp groups. The Mann-Witney U Test was applied to identify significant differences between groups.

Results: No statistically significant difference was found in overall job satisfaction between nurses working in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia ( p > 0.05 ). Both reported moderate satisfaction levels, with the highest satisfaction score were reported in the dimension of responsibility and scheduling, and the lowest score were in co-worker support and rewards.

Conclusion: Indonesian nurses in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia experience similar patterns of job satisfaction levels. These findings emphasize the need for policy development and targeted support strategies to enhance the well-being, retention, and structure career development of Indonesian migrant nurses in the Middle East.

Keywords: Indonesian nurses, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, working conditions, job satisfaction

Topic: Interdisciplinary Health Sciences