Is there a relationship between chronotype characteristics and job satisfaction and life satisfaction among shift-working health personnel?

This study is to examine the relationship between chronotype characteristics and job satisfaction and life satisfaction of shift-working health professionals. The study was conducted with 402 shift-working health professionals in a descriptive study design. The Introductory Characteristics Form, Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)(chronotype), Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale were used to collect the research data. The data were analyzed with the SPSS 27 package program. The participants' MEQ average was determined as 50.95 +/- 7.92, job satisfaction as 2.94 +/- 0.71, and life satisfaction as 19.37 +/- 7.74. As a result of this study, while a positive relationship was determined between chronotype and job satisfaction, it was determined that there was no relationship between chronotype and life satisfaction. When the chronotype averages are categorized and the changes are examined according to the life satisfaction averages, it is seen that the life satisfaction of morning people is higher.