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Summary
Male nursing students (MNS) exhibit distinct values, scoring higher in social and esthetic interests compared to general college males and other professions. Their theoretical and religious values differ from female nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding the values of male nursing students is crucial for addressing gender disparities in nursing.
- Previous research has not extensively compared male nursing students' values with diverse professional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the values of male nursing students (MNS) with female nursing students and other professional groups.
- To identify specific value orientations of MNS using the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values Scale.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study utilizing the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values Scale.
- Sample included 34 MNS and 841 female nursing students from Ohio State University (OSU) admitted between 1971-1973.
- Comparison groups included OSU female nursing students, general collegiate males, medical students, teachers, and personnel/guidance workers.
Main Results:
- OSU nursing students scored highest on social and lowest on economic values.
- MNS scored higher than female nursing students on theoretical and lower on religious values.
- MNS demonstrated higher social and esthetic values than general college males, but lower economic and political values.
Conclusions:
- Male nursing students possess unique value profiles, emphasizing social and esthetic interests.
- MNS show distinct value differences when compared to female nursing students and other professional groups.
- Findings suggest that MNS may be attracted to nursing due to its social and esthetic aspects.