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Variation determinants within massage therapists' professional identity.
Amanda Baskwill1,2, Meredith Vanstone3,4, Del Harnish5
1Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness, Humber College, 205 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine
|February 2, 2022
Summary
Massage therapists' professional identity in Ontario is influenced by factors like gender, practice setting, and additional education. Understanding these variables helps in future research and professional development for massage therapists.
Area of Science:
- Professional identity research
- Sociology of professions
- Healthcare provider studies
Background:
- Professional identity shapes an individual's contribution to society.
- Massage therapists' (MTs) roles vary globally, complicating a unified professional identity.
- This study investigates factors influencing MTs' professional identity in Ontario, Canada.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify variables impacting massage therapists' professional identity in Ontario.
- To understand the diversity within the MT professional identity.
- To inform future research and professional development strategies.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was distributed to registered massage therapists in Ontario.
- Chi-square tests of independence were employed to analyze demographic variables.
- Statistical significance was adjusted using Bonferroni's correction (p≤0.01).
Main Results:
- Significant variations in professional identity responses were observed based on gender.
- Practice setting, years in practice, and additional education influenced professional identity.
- Additional roles, healthcare provider designation, and RMTAO membership also showed associations.
Conclusions:
- This study highlights key demographic and professional factors differentiating MTs' identities.
- Findings contrast with previous research focusing on unifying aspects of MT identity.
- Results provide a basis for future research design and sample selection in MT studies.
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