J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2015 Dec;24(4):236-245. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.236.

Types of Gender Role Identity in Nursing Students: A Q Methodological Study

• Park E
• Ko SH

• KMID: 2151868
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.236

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to identify types and characteristics of gender role identity from the perspectives of nursing students who experience challenges and maladjustments that are distinct from students in other departments because nursing students have a curriculum that includes both academic courses and clinical practice.
METHODS
Q Methodology was used to examine differences in the meaning of gender role identity among individual students. Data from 40 women nursing students, using 40 Q samples representing masculinity and femininity, were collected and analyzed.
RESULTS
The participants' responses were classified into three types: 'Affectionate-sensitive type' represented by those who share traditional Korean feminine characteristics and are delicately sensitive. 'Affectionate-assertive type' represented by those who have strong characteristics of warm leaders, and are responsive and confident. 'Sensitive-expressive type' represented by those who are excellent in communication and have high empathic ability.
CONCLUSION
Nursing professors or counselors need to provide nursing students with guidance and counseling related to adaptation to school life, career exploration, and career choice based on the their type of gender role identity.

Keyword

Nursing student; Gender; Role; Identity

MeSH Terms

Career Choice
Counseling
Curriculum
Female
Femininity
Gender Identity*
Humans
Masculinity
Methods*
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*

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