A study on employment preparation behavior in the dental hygiene students
10.11149/jkaoh.2018.42.4.181
- Author:
Seon Haeng SHIN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Sahmyook Health University, Seoul, Korea. haeng5355@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Employment preparation;
Instruction participation;
Major satisfaction;
Work value
- MeSH:
Education;
Employment;
Humans;
Korea;
Oral Hygiene;
Parents;
Statistics as Topic
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2018;42(4):181-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate influences on employment preparation in dental hygiene students. METHODS: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 386 dental hygiene students in South Korea from November 1 to 30, 2016. For data analysis, the study used independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression analysis among others. RESULTS: Students with higher grades tended to have major satisfaction, instruction participation, and employment preparation (P < 0.001). Higher parental monthly income was related to higher major satisfaction (P < 0.001). Employment preparation was significantly positively related to major selection motive, major satisfaction, and instruction participation. CONCLUSIONS: In order to encourage dental hygiene students to prepare for employment, it is necessary to create a better academic environment and develop a variety of employment preparation education programs. I think that the active interest of the country, society, school, and family will have a positive impact on employment preparation.
