Perception Types of Nursing Students to Clinical Education: Q Methodological Approach.
- Author:
Myung Ae KIM
1
;
Hyo Eun KIM
;
Sung Hee NAM
Author Information
1. Nursing College in Keimyung University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Q methodology;
clinical practice
- MeSH:
Education*;
Humans;
Nursing*;
Q-Sort;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2001;13(2):327-339
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to explore perception types and to understand the nature of experience of nursing students' clinical education by using the Q methodology. A Q sample was developed through a review of the literature and descriptions about nursing students' experience in clinical practice. Thirty-six statements made up the finalized Q sample. The P sample consisted of 33 third grade nursing students in K university. Q statements were written on separate cards and were given to the 33 subjects to sort according to degree of agreement or disagreement. The Q-sorts by each subject were coded and analysed with the Quanl PC program. A a result, three major perception types, namely, 'alienation of ideal and reality', 'active participation', and 'perception of limitation of ability' were identified. By identifying the nature of the three types, this study suggests efficient strategies for developing clinical educational programs according to the perception types of nursing students. Clinical education would thereby be more valuable.
