Personality Compatibility of Nursing Students
Author Information
Author(s): Abbaszadeh Abbas, Borhani Fariba, Mohsenpour Mohaddeseh
Primary Institution: Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The study investigates the personality compatibility of freshman undergraduate nursing students with the nursing profession.
Conclusion
Only 32.5% of nursing students had completely compatible personalities with the nursing profession.
Supporting Evidence
- 41.3% of students were not compatible with the nursing profession.
- 26.2% had relative compatibility with nursing.
- Only 32.5% were completely compatible with the nursing major.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether nursing students' personalities match what is needed for nursing jobs, and found that many students might not be a good fit.
Methodology
Descriptive study using a standard questionnaire based on Holland’s career and personality theory.
Limitations
The length of the questionnaire may have affected participants' answers.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 18.92; included both male and female students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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