Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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Q-Methodology Study on Medical Students' Perceptions of Good Jobs

의과대학생이 생각하는 좋은 일자리 유형에 관한 Q방법론 연구

  • Lee, Jaemu (Department of Computer Education, Busan National University of Education) ;
  • Park, Kyung Hye (Department of Medical Education, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
  • 이재무 (부산교육대학교 컴퓨터교육과) ;
  • 박경혜 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학교육학과)
  • Received : 2021.01.26
  • Accepted : 2021.04.02
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

This study investigated medical students' perceptions of good jobs. We classified medical students' perceptions of good jobs and analyzed the characteristics of each type. The Q methodology was used to extract medical students' subjective thoughts. After extracting statements based on previous studies, 46 Q samples were selected. The P sample consisted of 40 medical students divided evenly by gender and grade. They performed a Q sort of the 46 Q sample questionnaire and the results were analyzed using the QUANL ver. 1.2 program. Very few consensus statements were found in the replies. We divided answers into four types, each of which was clearly distinguished: (1) quality of life-oriented jobs, (2) reward-oriented jobs, (3) service-oriented jobs, and (4) self-realization-oriented jobs. Medical students in type 1 prioritized quality of life equally at work and at home. Medical students in type 2 preferred high-paying jobs. Medical students in type 3 placed importance on serving others. Finally, medical students in type 4 viewed good jobs as involving learning and development. The types of jobs sought were classified according to individual students' values and subjectivity. Medical schools may use the results of this study as a basis for career guidance.

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연구에 참여해주신 연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학과 학생들에게 감사드린다.

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