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Intergenerational differences in the personal and professional values of nurses
1Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey.
Nursing Ethics
|July 21, 2018
Summary
Nurses across all generations prioritize human dignity and ethical principles in their profession. While personal values vary by generation, professional values show strong generational consensus.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- Generational differences can influence personal and professional values.
- Understanding these values is crucial for effective nursing practice and management.
- Previous research has not extensively explored generational value differences in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine generational differences in personal and professional values among nurses.
- To identify specific value preferences across Baby Boomers, Generation X, Y, and Z nurses.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive research design.
- Stratified and random sampling of 718 nurses in Istanbul.
- Data collection using information forms and validated scales (Value Preferences Scale, Professional Value Order of Priority Scale, Nurses' Professional Values Scale).
Main Results:
- Primary personal values differ: social for Baby Boomers, Y, and Z; political for Generation X.
- Human dignity is the top professional value for all generations, followed by activation and responsibility.
- Equality, justice, and freedom are also highly prioritized professional values across generations.
Conclusions:
- Nurses across all generations share core professional values, emphasizing ethical practice.
- This consensus suggests a unified approach to nursing ethics and professional conduct.
- Findings support the consistent application of ethical principles in nursing care regardless of generational cohort.
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