The Hidden Barrier: Gender Bias: Fact or Fiction?

Cudé, Gayle; Winfrey, Karen

doi:10.1111/j.1751-486x.2007.00165.x

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“…The literature has focused on factors that dissuade men from choosing nursing (Cudé & Winfrey, ; Hollup, ; Kouta & Kaite, ; MacWilliams et al, ; McKinlay, Cowan, McVittie, & Ion, ; McLaughlin, Muldoon, & Moutray, ; O'Connor, ; Roth & Coleman, ; Stanley et al, ; Weber, ). However, participants in this study reported having had positive experiences and rewarding careers.…”

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Role expectations and workplace relations experienced by men in nursing: A qualitative study through an interpretive description lens

Smith

Lane

Brackney

et al. 2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

104

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Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of male nurses in today's healthcare environment to understand the persistently low numbers of men in nursing. Design This study used interpretive description methodology, which aligns with nursing's approach to knowledge discovery by acknowledging the evolution and complexity of shared and individual experiences. Methods Participants, (N = 11), were recruited through the American Association for Men in Nursing using purposive sampling. Focused interviews were conducted between May 2018 – June 2018. Interviews were semi‐structured, guided by open‐ended questions and video and audio recorded. Data were analysed according to study design with categories and themes extracted using reliability measures. Results This study's findings reflected the unique experiences of each participant in a primarily female dominated work environment in clinical and academic settings. Our study identified thematic categories of role expectations and workplace relations for the men in the study. Role expectations were influenced by sociocultural views, professional acceptance and patient/family perceptions. Workplace relations were associated with being male, social cliques and peer support. Conclusion Participants shared similar and distinctly individual experiences. Findings from this study indicate there has been progress toward improving male presence in nursing but additional efforts are needed to increase inclusivity. Findings can be used to make recommendations for professional change in nursing, strengthen diversity by refining ways to recruit more men, enhance patients' experiences and improve experiences for future male nurses. Impact This study addressed low numbers of men in nursing. Main findings included role expectations and workplace relations and how they are experienced by men in nursing. Findings from this research have a multidisciplinary impact in the workplace, and affect care of patients and their families.

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“…The literature has focused on factors that dissuade men from choosing nursing (Cudé & Winfrey, 2007;Hollup, 2014;Kouta & Kaite, 2011;MacWilliams et al, 2013 (Kronsberg, Bouret, & Brett, 2017). The reasons for the differences are not well-understood.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Role expectations and workplace relations experienced by men in nursing: A qualitative study through an interpretive description lens

Smith

Lane

Brackney

et al. 2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

104

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“…They felt that patients did not trust them to provide emotional and empathy skills, as it is a female privilege. This issue caused male nurses to struggle to adjust to their affective and interaction role in order to be more acceptable than their counterpart, which may be because 'their horny hands were detrimental to caring' (25). Evan (26) argued that male nurses were drawn towards technical, non-technical, or high acuity settings to adjust to their caring abilities and their interaction role in a female-dominated profession.…”

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Difficulties Encountered by Final-Year Male Nursing Students in Their Internship Programmes

Al-Momani

2017

MJMS

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Background: The cultural norms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia do not encourage men to choose nursing as a career. Understanding male nursing students' experiences of their clinical exposure to the nursing profession throughout their internship might increase their retention. This study explored the experiences of final-year male nursing students as they transitioned to the role of registered nurse.Methods: A qualitative descriptive research design with an inductive content-analysis approach was used. The experiences of 22 final-year male nursing students from three public hospitals in a major city of Saudi Arabia were explored. The data were collected using focus-group interviews and documentary analysis in March 2015 and May 2015.Results: Content analysis revealed three major themes: the societal and cultural image of male nurses, male students' engagement in nursing practice, and restructuring the internship programmes' policies to suit male students' needs. Conclusion:The findings reveal issues that mainly stem from negative social views of nursing as a male profession. Considering the students' social and cultural needs during their internship programme will facilitate their transition into the role of registered nurse and their retention in the nursing profession.

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“…The one often cited as having the most impact was the Johnson and Johnson campaign that began in the 1990s to recruit men and minorities [21] . Men entering Nursing have stated that job satisfaction is one reason motivating them, yet they are often labeled as lacking ambition, low achiever, or gay [22][23][24] . Men repeatedly report more experiences of sexual stereotyping by staff nurses than by faculty or in the community [25] .…”

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“…When recruiting and retaining male nurses, employers should plan to address gender specific dis-satisfiers such as role strain due to stereotyping resulting in patients being more likely to be aggressive [42] or peers using them as "muscle" [6] or viewing them as homosexual [24] . Strategies might include promoting networking with other men in the workplace, sensitivity to safety issues, and emphasis on male nurse's professional contributions.…”

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Job satisfaction and career development of men in nursing

Moore

Dienemann

2013

JNEP

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Background: Men are a growing minority in nursing. A deeper understanding of their motivation, career paths, and job satisfaction is needed to target recruitment and retention efforts. Currently the largest male cohort entering nursing is by second career. This study examines if job satisfaction differs for men who choose nursing as their first choice of career, as a convenience after exploring other options, or as a second career.Methods: This mixed-method study examined the relationship between men entering nursing by choice, convenience or second career and their resultant job satisfaction. A convenience sample of 238 men answered an online survey. Entry path, current practice position, and future career plans in five years was by self report. Job satisfaction was measured using Lester's instrument.Results: Second career men were significantly more likely to work in specialty practice and more likely to aspire to advanced practice than those entering by choice or convenience early in their careers. No significant differences in job satisfaction were found between entry paths. Conclusions:These data raise provocative issues relating to recruiting men and the impact of men on the profession of nursing. Despite the steady but slow growth in the percent of men in nursing, its image remains overwhelmingly female. This survey does not identify substantial differences in job satisfaction between men who enter through different career paths or substantial differences with other studies of male and female nurses.

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The Hidden Barrier: Gender Bias: Fact or Fiction?

Cited by 35 publications

References 18 publications

Role expectations and workplace relations experienced by men in nursing: A qualitative study through an interpretive description lens

Role expectations and workplace relations experienced by men in nursing: A qualitative study through an interpretive description lens

Difficulties Encountered by Final-Year Male Nursing Students in Their Internship Programmes

Job satisfaction and career development of men in nursing

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