Professional self-concept and professional values of senior students of the nursing department

Çöplü, Mehtap; Kartın, Pınar Tekinsoy

doi:10.1177/0969733018761171

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“…If we consider our results together with other international studies (Alkaya et al ; Ayla et al ; Çöplü & Tekinsoy Kartın), most studies have found that overall, nursing students demonstrate a high regard for professional values. However, some authors (Alkaya et al ) have detected differences between nursing students in America and Turkey, suggesting a different view of nursing and the influence of other possible factors, such as nurses' access to better living conditions when choosing this profession.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…Concerning this issue, according to various studies conducted in Turkey (Çöplü & Tekinsoy Kartın) or Iran (Badiyepeyma et al ) in general, a more internalized experience of the concept of nursing has been confirmed among the female students in relation to the professional attributes, professional self‐concept or willingness to remain in the profession. Furthermore, as other authors have commented (Bijani et al ), there is an important gender influence in professional values, especially in female students.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…It has been confirmed that the perception of professional values may be related to students' concept of the profession (professional self‐concept; Çöplü & Tekinsoy Kartın ). Students' prior experience in health care should also be appraised, as well as their ethical and moral codes and prior educational activity (Rose et al ).…”

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confidence: 87%

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Differences in professional values between nurses and nursing students: a gender perspective

Fernández-Feito

Basurto-Hoyuelos

Palmeiro-Longo

et al. 2019

International Nursing Review

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Aim To compare Spanish nursing students' and registered nurses' perception of professional values from the perspective of gender and professional experience. Background Nursing has traditionally been a female profession; however, the analysis of professional nursing values from a gender perspective has received little attention. The integration of professional values typically begins during academic life and is, thereafter, reinforced during professional activities. Methods A descriptive cross‐sectional study was conducted with 159 students (97.4% females) and 386 registered nurses (86.8% females) from primary healthcare centres, hospitals and management positions within the public health system. The validated Spanish adaptation of the Nurses Professional Values Scale was used. This instrument measures three dimensions: ethics, commitment and professional mastery. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data, together with bivariate analysis using the chi‐squared test. Results Females granted more importance to professional values. Important gender differences among students were detected. Ethical values were considered to be the most important for both students and nurses, followed by professional mastery and commitment. The importance given to values progressively decreased in the groups under study: students, less‐experienced nurses and expert nurses (in decreasing order). Conclusions Significant gender differences exist with regard to professional nursing values. The values related to professional commitment and mastery should be integrated and promoted during academic education and specifically focus on male students' perceptions. As professional experience increases, the importance attributed to professional values decreases. Implications for Nursing Policy Professional nursing values should be promoted among universities, health services and professional organizations, encouraging their dissemination, implementation and evaluation.

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Differences in professional values between nurses and nursing students: a gender perspective

Fernández-Feito

Basurto-Hoyuelos

Palmeiro-Longo

et al. 2019

International Nursing Review

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“…Some studies also explored how nurses' self-concept and professional identity and the in uence on image of nursing [14,15].The issue of nursing image is dynamic and ought to be understood from different context. In recent times, midwives have tried to also create an identity beyond being known as nurses.…”

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confidence: 99%

Perspectives of Nurses and Midwives on Determinants of Contemporary Image of Nursing and Midwifery Professions in Ghana: A Mixed Method Study

Dzansi¹,

Kyei²,

Ohene³

et al. 2020

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Background: Nursing and midwifery image has endured positive and negative stereotypes in transition from vocation to a recognised profession and a discipline. Nevertheless, concerns about professional image still persist and factors influencing contemporary image of nursing and midwifery are least understood.Aim: The aim is this study is to investigate nurses and midwives’ perception of their professional image and describe the factors influencing their perception.Methods: A mixed method approach was employed. Qualitative data was first collected followed by a quantitative evaluation. Participants were recruited from six (6) regions in Ghana. Nurses and midwife age 18 years with at least one year practiced experience were eligible. Recruitment was done through one-on-one contact and via social media platforms. In depth interviews were conducted with 60 nurses and midwives and questionnaires completed by 778 respondents online. Interviews were transcribed, coded and grouped into themes and subthemes using content analysis. Mean and standard deviation were described and multi-level modelling was used to examine the personal, geographical and organizational factors influencing the contemporary image of the nurse and midwife.Results: Nurses and midwives had positive (M = 21.31, SD = 3.09) and negative perception of nursing and midwifery. Demographic factors such as education F(3, 772) = 5.10, p =.002, professional category F(2, 773) = 4.08, p = .017 and rank F(6, 766) = 3.07, P = .002 influenced professional image. Other qualitative determinants of image of nursing and midwifery were education and training, professionalism, clinical leadership culture and influence of regulatory body and professional associations. Conclusion: Nursing and midwifery profession in contemporary times still carries the perspectives of the medieval age. Strategies for de-emphasizing negative factors affecting the profession needs to be explored and addressed.

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“…Several determinants may influence nurses’ personal and professional self-concept, including work environment, personal and professional values, education and culture, as well as interaction with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients ( Ewens, 2003 ; Kantek and Şimşek, 2017 ; Çöplü and Tekinsoy Kartın, 2018 ). Other data show that nurses partially form some characteristics of their professional self-concept from their public image ( Emeghebo, 2012 ; ten Hoeve et al, 2014 ).…”

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A Phenomenological Investigation of the Interplay Among Professional Worth Appraisal, Self-Esteem and Self-Perception in Nurses: The Revelation of an Internal and External Criteria System

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Nurses’ professional self-concept is strongly associated with professional worth appraisal, which encompasses their feelings and perceptions regarding their task efficacy and value of input to clinical outcomes. Professional self-concept and professional worth appraisal are incorporated in one’s overall professional role perception. Data show that the way nurses think and feel about themselves personally and professionally, is associated with their well-being, the quality of provided patient care, their job satisfaction and retention. Although researchers indicate that professional self-concept is a different entity from personal self-concept, however, a clear differentiation and possible interaction between these constructs has not been yet adequately described in nursing literature. Personal self-concept mirrors the way people interpret them-selves, incorporating their self-awareness and personal effectiveness. Following purposeful sampling and informed consent, a phenomenological approach based on Munhall’s methodology was employed to explore the living experience of professional role perception in 16 critical and emergency nurses, with special focus on their perceptions and feelings about personal and professional-role worth appraisal. Data and theoretical saturation criteria were implemented, along with all nine Munhall’s criteria for the rigor and trustworthiness of phenomenological studies. The participants’ narratives suggested a possible interaction between professional attitude and personality traits, illuminating as the core theme an interplay among self-perception, personal and professional worth appraisal process. Additionally, the present study emphasized the way self-evaluation criteria system may be associated with the personal and professional self-concept in nurses. In particular, it was highlighted that the way nurses think and feel about themselves is associated with the way they experience their professional role and vice versa, and that professional role-based self-concept and professional worth perception can be linked with their well-being. Furthermore, positive feelings about the self and personal competencies seemed to enhance the perception of effectiveness in clinical settings and adequacy of professional skills, resulting in empowered professional identity and vice versa. Overall, the present findings are discussed in relation to nurses’ experience of work-related stressors and relevant interventions. Further exploration of the effectiveness of interventions for facilitating adaptive personal and professional self-appraisal are suggested.

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Professional self-concept and professional values of senior students of the nursing department

Abstract: In order to improve students' perceptions of professional self-concept and professional values, it is thought that students' awareness should be increased on these topics.

Cited by 37 publications

References 20 publications

Differences in professional values between nurses and nursing students: a gender perspective

Differences in professional values between nurses and nursing students: a gender perspective

Perspectives of Nurses and Midwives on Determinants of Contemporary Image of Nursing and Midwifery Professions in Ghana: A Mixed Method Study

A Phenomenological Investigation of the Interplay Among Professional Worth Appraisal, Self-Esteem and Self-Perception in Nurses: The Revelation of an Internal and External Criteria System

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