• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.18 no.12
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• pp.75-91
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• 2018

As more and more males are participating in the female dominated nursing profession in Korea, they are facing a number of discriminations such as department assignment on the job because of male gender stereotype. The purpose of this study is to examine hospital workers's gender role identity, gender stereotype, and the relationship between those attitudes and gender prejudice against male nurses. The results showed that the androgynous group had lower gender stereotypes and lower prejudice against male nurses than those of the other groups. Hospital workers had a strong tendency to believe that male nurses should work mainly in special departments such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms and they think that the male nurses are not fit for caring patients because of the patients' unfamiliarity with male nurses. Gender stereotypes were positively correlated to prejudice against male nurses. Therefore, hospitals should consider developing a detailed plan to encourage a culture of gender equality by tackling the existing prejudice against male nurses so that male nurses can get the same opportunities as female counterparts in terms of department assignment and job promotion.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.13-23
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• 2016

The purpose of this convergence study was to describe Medical Service Providers and Consumers' perception of the PHN system, and of the Quality of nursing provided by male nurses. This study was a cross-sectional survey. The subject group included medical service providers and consumers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and t-test using SPSS 19.0. 77.3% of providers and 66.2% of consumers agree with the PHN system. 81.4% of providers and 70.8% of consumers agreed with the statement that the nurse is the most qualified public health worker. Period of service showed statistically significant differences according to the group (t=7.56, p=.03). The development of nursing experts was identified as an important strength of the PHN. Quality of nursing Male wasn't statistically significants between groups. Compared to earlier studies, it is to suggest a study that confirms preliminary nurses' psychiatric, social, and communicational nursing.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.83-91
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to explore the Taeoom experience of male nurses to understand the essence of the experience. Accordingly, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 male nurses with more than 1 year of clinical experience who had experience in Taeoom experience, and the data were analyzed using the phenomenological research method (Colaizzi). As a result of this study, the Taeoom experience of male nurses was divided into 37 meaning units, 19 themes, 4 theme cluster collections and the 4 theme cluster collections of this study were 'The experience of completely changing a person's life', 'Surviving in a female organization', 'A nursing organization that is difficult to change', and 'I am a nurse'. The results of this study suggest that multifaceted efforts are required to understand the characteristics of male nurses at the level of nursing organizations and to integrate them within the organization.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.287-297
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• 2016

This research paper is of a 'mixed method' research design: the quantitative analysis covering general data and the current condition of male nurses, the qualitative analysis being used on interview transcript data. The research subjects are 19 male nurses who work at a hospital and 29 female nurses who are doing Masters degrees in "J" province of the Republic of Korea. The data collection period was March 25 to April 1, 2015. The quantitative data was analyzed with SPSS WIN 19.0 software while the qualitative data was analyzed according to the 'contents analysis' method. The results show that the satisfaction of male participants in their profession is higher than average. The item 'growth as a professional' was rated highest as a satisfying aspect of working as a nurse. A difference was observed in the points of view of male and female participants, however, both male and female nurses have a positive view of male nurses which over comes traditional stereotypes. These results will be used to establish a positive image of nurses across genders.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.373-381
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• 2023

The purpose of the study was to describe male nursing image and to identify factors influencing the image. We performed an integrative review for a total of 12 studies published between 2009 and 2019. We derived four themes of male nurses' self-image: 1) just a nurse, 2) job opportunity, 3) identity ambiguity, and 4) role limitation. The factors influencing male nurses' self-image were derived from three themes, specifically 1) nursing competency, 2) social gender stereotypes, and 3) absence of male nurse role models. We suggested the need to develop various strategies to enhance male nurses' self-image. Further studies should investigate the public image of male nurses to improve their social role and the perception of them.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.572-584
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• 2016

The aim of this study was to identify the female nurses' perception of the types and characteristics of male nurses using Q-methodology, which can explore human subjectivity. The 35 selected Q-statements from each of 35 subjects were classified into a normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using the PC-QUANL program. Principal Component Analysis identified 3 types of perception toward male nurses. Type 1 was classified as 'development-oriented support type', Type 2 was classified as 'realistic critical type', and Type 3 was classified as 'conservative acceptance type'. The consensus of opinion in each type was 'Male nurses are under stress due to the unique characteristics of a female-dominated workplace'. These results will contribute to the perception improvement of female nurses toward male nurses by developing arbitration programs based on the three types.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.415-424
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of male nurses working in PACU. Methods: A phenomenological method was used in this study. Data were collected by individual in-depth interviews with six participants. Colaizzi's phenomenology has been adapted as a research method in this qualitative study. Results: 4 categories, 9 theme clusters, and 21 themes were identified. The 4 categories derived from the data as follows: 'Beginning my career in nursing ','Facing difficult reality', 'Striving to survive', 'Full adjustment in the workplace' Conclusion: These results could help to expand understanding the role of male nurses working in the PACU. In additions, the results could help basic data for men to develop effective strategies and educational programs.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.33-44
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of female nurses who are working with the male nurse as a colleague in the clinical settings. Methods: Eleven female nurses who were working with a male nurse over six months were interviewed, and the data were analyzed by using the Giorgi's phenomenological method. Results: Six main meanings and nineteen themes emerged through this study. The six main meanings were as follows; prejudice against male nurses' roles, difficulties in establishing collaboration and trust as a peer, deficit of intimacy due to inappropriate attitude, weakening stereotypes ideas about male nurses, permissive mind of gender difference and individuality, expectations to the male nurses' contributions to nursing profession. Conclusion: These results could be utilized in the development of effective strategies to improve the male nurses' adaptation to the nursing clinical settings.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.118-128
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the images of men as nurses held by high school boys, and to provide basic data about the desirability of nursing as a career choice for them. Method: Q-methodology which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item was used: The 35 high school boys classified 31 selected Q-statements into a normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data was analyzed by the pc-QUNAL program. Results: Among the high school boys, three types of images of men as nurses were identified. Type I; A promising occupation for men through active way of thinking, Type II; Men working in a woman oriented field of work, Type III; A promising profession without any gender stereotype. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that specific strategies should be developed to promote the choice of nursing among high school boys.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.10
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• pp.423-431
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• 2017

This study was conducted to identify the influence of nursing image and nursing as a major, on the professionalism of male nursing students. Totally, 180 male nursing students having experience in clinical practice from B and U cities, were enrolled as subjects. Data were collected from 15th November to 15th December, 2016. Analysis by t-test, ANOVA & Scheff's test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression revealed a mean score of nursing image at 3.95, major satisfaction score of 3.90, and nursing professionalism score of 3.79. The degree of professional awareness amongst the participants was statistically and significantly different, depending on their year of study and the person who had recommended nursing as a career option. Nursing professionalism was highly correlated with the nursing image, and moderately correlated with satisfaction of nursing as a major subject. Results also indicated that 60.6% results indicating nursing professionalism were most significantly influenced by two factors: the image of the nurse, followed by satisfaction of nursing as major. We conclude that to improve the nursing professionalism of male students requires education and strategy to improve their nursing image, and career education and guidance that focuses towards greater satisfaction for their selected major subject.