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Student values and preferences: what do they tell us about programme selection?

H Madill, D Macnab, S Brintnell

    Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
    |September 6, 1989
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    Allied health students share core values before education, but their endorsement levels differ significantly between occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology programs. Understanding these preferences aids educators.

    Area of Science:

    • Allied Health Education
    • Professional Socialization
    • Student Values and Preferences

    Background:

    • Allied health professionals' orientation is often attributed to education and socialization.
    • However, shared values may pre-exist entry into educational programs.
    • This study investigates pre-existing values among allied health students.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the values and vocational preferences of students in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology/audiology.
    • To determine if significant differences exist in value endorsement levels between these student groups.
    • To explore the implications for allied health educator recruitment, placement, teaching, and counseling.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted with 276 allied health students.

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  • Instruments included the Life Roles Inventory and Vocational Preference Inventory.
  • Discriminant analysis was used to analyze the data.

    • Main Results:

    • Respondents from all three groups endorsed similar core values.
    • Significant differences were found in the *level* of value endorsement between occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology/audiology students.
    • While each group generated the same Holland Code, the endorsement levels across the six primary scales varied significantly.

    Conclusions:

    • Allied health students share common values prior to formal education.
    • Distinct patterns in the *degree* of value endorsement differentiate these professional groups.
    • Educators can leverage knowledge of student values and preferences for improved student support and program management.