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Exploratory study of self-concept and vocational choice of associate degree nursing students
Teel, Pearl E.
Teel, Pearl E.
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This study was a modified replication of Darr's (1984) study. The purpose of the research was to study the self-concept, vocational choice and role performance of associate degree nursing students. For analysis the students were grouped according to developmental task age groups and level of nursing education. Self-concept was represented by ten scores from the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. Vocational interest was represented by four scales from the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. Role performance data were gathered from the subject's grade records. Demographic data were obtained by having students complete Darr's data base. All data were collected the same day. Statistical analyses consisted of descriptive, one-way analyses of variance, Pearson product moment correlation coefficients, t-tests, multiple correlation coefficients and multiple forward stepwise regression analyses. Twenty-five null hypotheses were tested; six were rejected. Analyses indicated no significant difference existed in self-concept among developmental task age groups nor between educational levels. Also no significant differences existed in Medical Science and Medical Service scores among the subjects. A statistically significant difference was found between nursing level and clinical grades, with the first level obtaining higher scores. No significant differences were found among groups of subjects for the Introversion-Extroversion score. A significant correlation was found between Academic Comfort score and clinical grades. Older students scored significantly higher on the Registered Nurse Occupation scale. No significant correlation was found between self-concept and role performance nor between marital status and self-concept.
Older students scored significantly higher on Investigative and Aritistic types of the Occupational Themes. Multiple regression analysis with self-concept scores and Medical Service scores generated five multiple correlation coefficients which reached significant levels of improvement multiple regression analysis with self-concept scores and combined Medical scores generated one multiple correlation coefficient which reached the significant level of improvement, while multiple regression analysis with self-concept scores and Medical Science score generated no significant multiple correlation coefficients.
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M.N. University of Kansas, Nursing 1984
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1984-08-31
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University of Kansas
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Nursing, Nursing education