Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Feb;26(1):117-128. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.1.117.

Nurses' Self-image Perceived by Clinical Nurses: An Application of Q-Methodology

• Ha EH
• Hyun KS

• KMID: 2351596
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.1.117

Abstract

PURPOSE
The views, perceptions, and feelings of nurses themselves would be important to quality of nursing and professionalism, and turnover intentions. The purpose of this study was to identify nurses'self-image to develop a customized program.
METHODS
The Q-methodology which is to create a typology was used. The 40 selected Q-statements from each of 35 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a nine point scale. The collected data were analyzed using a PC-QUANL program.
RESULTS
Three types of nurses' self-image were identified: 'proactive self-image', 'critical self-image', and 'adaptive self-image'. Two consensus items in three types were extracted: 'need to develop healing therapies to overcome the constant tension and exhaustion from work', and 'just think as a colleague than the senior-junior relationship.
CONCLUSION
The results is the typology and this leads to further research.

MeSH Terms

Consensus
Intention
Nursing

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