Effects of Career Anchors on Nursing Students’ Professional Self-concept and Work Values
10.7739/jkafn.2024.31.4.435
- Author:
Jae Woo OH
1
;
Ji Ah SONG
Author Information
1. Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2024;31(4):435-446
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study attempted to identify the extent of career anchors, professional self-concept, and work values among nursing students, as well as to provide a basis for developing educational programs to help nursing students make appropriate career decisions based on the results of the analysis of the relationship between professional self-concept and work values according to the type of career anchors.
Methods:This descriptive survey study was conducted to determine the effect of career anchor type on nursing students' self-concept of the nursing profession and work values. The data collection period extended from December 1 to December 31, 2023, and the collected data were statistically analyzed using SPSS/WIN 25.0 program.
Results:The results showed that technical/functional, service/commitment, and entrepreneur anchors had significant effects on nursing professional self-concept, with an explanatory power of 28.7%. The results showed that technical/functional, autonomy/independence, and service/ commitment anchors had significant effects on work values, with an explanatory power of 33.9%.
Conclusion:The results of this study suggest that career anchor types should be identified and customized educational programs should be developed for nursing students to develop positive professional self-concept and work values.
