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Anti-intellectualism in nursing.

Jamie C Davis¹

¹Southeastern Louisiana University, 5000 W. University Ave. Hammond, Louisiana, 70402, United States of America.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|November 29, 2025

Summary

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Anti-intellectualism is present in nurses across all education levels, suggesting nursing education may not inherently reduce these attitudes. Further investigation is crucial for the nursing profession.

Keywords:

Anti-intellectualism Doctoral-prepared nurses Intellectual attitudes Nursing education Nursing practice Professional development

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Public Health
Sociology

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified societal anti-intellectual attitudes and distrust in healthcare.
Anti-intellectualism involves devaluing intellectualism, not a lack of intelligence.
Empirical research on anti-intellectualism, especially in nursing, is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the existence and prevalence of anti-intellectualism among practicing nurses.
To explore the relationship between nursing education levels and anti-intellectual attitudes.

Main Methods:

A descriptive, quantitative study design was employed.
A convenience sample of 639 practicing nurses participated.
Data were collected via an online survey assessing demographic information and anti-intellectualism levels.

Main Results:

Statistical analysis confirmed the presence of anti-intellectualism within the sample.
Anti-intellectual attitudes were observed across all nursing education levels and licensure types.

Conclusions:

Nursing education does not appear to inherently mitigate anti-intellectual attitudes.
The nursing profession needs to proactively address anti-intellectualism's impact on education and practice.
Further research is recommended to understand and combat these attitudes within the field.