Journal of Home Health Care Nursing (가정∙방문간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (한국가정∙방문간호학회)
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Gender Identity, Gender Equality, and Self Esteem of Nursing College Students

간호대학생의 성별에 따른 성정체성, 성평등의식과 자아존중감

  • Received : 2014.04.22
  • Accepted : 2014.05.26
  • Published : 2014.07.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences between gender identity, gender equality, and self-esteem among nursing college students. Methods: The subjects were nursing college students who were selected from 4 different nursing colleges. We measured gender identity, gender equality, and self-esteem using verified measurement tools. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistical methods. Results: Gender equality among nursing college students showed a significant difference between male students and female students. Male students had higher gender equality scores than female students on all 4 types of gender equality. Conclusion: Male nursing college students that there are differences in gender equality, especially in the areas of education and employment. Based on these results, we suggest that future work should focus on developing a curriculum to increase awareness of gender equality among under graduate students, and thereby build an organizational culture of mutual respect for gender equality among clinical nurses.

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