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Gender differences in dental students' professional expectations and attitudes: a qualitative study
M da Graça Kfouri1, S T Moysés2, M C L Gabardo3
1Universidade Federal do Paraná. Department of Public Health. Rua Prefeito Lothario Meissner, 632, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
British Dental Journal
|September 23, 2017
Summary
Gender influences dental students' motivations and training experiences. Male students seek technical skills and business acumen, while female students prioritize interpersonal connections and face workplace prejudices, indicating a need for more empathetic dental education.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences in Dentistry
- Gender Studies in Higher Education
- Medical Education Research
Background:
- The increasing feminization of dentistry is reshaping the profession's landscape.
- Understanding gendered perspectives is crucial for adapting dental education and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore gender-based differences in the motivations and training expectations of future dental surgeons.
- To identify how gender influences career aspirations and perceptions of dental education in Curitiba, Brazil.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing collective interviews in focus groups.
- Discourse analysis applied to examine student perspectives.
- Participants recruited from public and private universities in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Main Results:
- Female students are motivated by interpersonal interaction and secure employment.
- Male students aspire to professional status, business opportunities, and self-employment.
- Women report experiencing gender-based prejudices within the academic environment.
Conclusions:
- The current technique-focused biomedical model of dental education is inadequate for female students.
- A more empathetic, relationship-centered approach is needed to improve training standards for women in dentistry.
- Addressing gender biases in dental schools is essential for equitable professional development.
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