An Empirical Study on How Job Satisfaction Drives Moonlighting Intentions, While Examining the Role of Commitment and HR Practices in Healthcare Sector With Reference to Delhi NCR

Abstract

Moonlighting is common in healthcare. This happens when staff take extra jobs outside their main role. This study looks at how job happiness affects the urge to moonlight among healthcare workers in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). Since it shows how people feel about their main job, satisfaction often drives the choice to find side work. The researchers used surveys from various Delhi NCR clinics and hospitals. These forms asked about current happiness at work and the reasons for seeking other jobs. The team used regression analysis to find links between financial satisfaction and moonlighting while accounting for age and job type. The results show a strong negative link. Workers who are happy in their main roles rarely want to moonlight. Fair pay, a good work environment, and clear paths to promotion help keep staff from seeking extra work. This study explains why healthcare workers in the Delhi NCR make these choices. These findings help leaders build better workplaces to reduce moonlighting.