The relationship between moral reasoning and nurses' professional values in undergraduate nursing students: a descriptive-correlational study.
Moral reasoning
Nursing ethics
Nursing students
Professional values
Journal
BMC medical education
ISSN: 1472-6920
Titre abrégé: BMC Med Educ
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101088679
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
19 Aug 2024
19 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
15
06
2024
accepted:
12
08
2024
medline:
20
8
2024
pubmed:
20
8
2024
entrez:
19
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Moral reasoning in nursing is crucial in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering increased job satisfaction among nurses. Adhering to professional values is vital to this profession, and nurses must modify their actions to align with these values. This study aimed to examine the correlation between moral reasoning and professional values among undergraduate nursing students. A descriptive correlational design was recruited. The research was conducted at three nursing schools located in Tehran, Iran. The sample was recruited through random stratified sampling, specifically targeting undergraduate nursing students. The data collection tool comprised a three-part questionnaire, including a demographic information form, the Nursing Dilemma Test, and the Nurses Professional Values Scale Revised Questionnaire. The distribution of questionnaires encompassed both face-to-face and electronic methods. The analysis of data was conducted using SPSS 16 software. The data was analyzed using the independent samples t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and linear regression analysis. The P value of 0.05 was considered significant. The Ethics Research Center of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences approved the study. Data analysis showed that moral reasoning was directly correlated to professional values (r = 0.528, p < 0.001). The mean scores of Principled Thinking (P.T.), Practical Consideration (P.C.), and Familiarity with similar moral dilemmas of the NDT scale were 42.55 (SD = 12.95), 15.72 (SD = 6.85), 16.08 (SD = 6.67), respectively. Also, the total score of professional values of students was 90.63 (SD = 28.80). The findings indicated that moral reasoning and interest in nursing predict students' professional identity. Thus, any effort to enhance interest in the profession can contribute to developing students' professional identity. This can involve incentivizing, enhancing the professional reputation at the community and university levels, and valuing student preferences and necessities.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Moral reasoning in nursing is crucial in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering increased job satisfaction among nurses. Adhering to professional values is vital to this profession, and nurses must modify their actions to align with these values.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to examine the correlation between moral reasoning and professional values among undergraduate nursing students.
RESEARCH DESIGN
METHODS
A descriptive correlational design was recruited.
PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT
METHODS
The research was conducted at three nursing schools located in Tehran, Iran. The sample was recruited through random stratified sampling, specifically targeting undergraduate nursing students. The data collection tool comprised a three-part questionnaire, including a demographic information form, the Nursing Dilemma Test, and the Nurses Professional Values Scale Revised Questionnaire. The distribution of questionnaires encompassed both face-to-face and electronic methods. The analysis of data was conducted using SPSS 16 software. The data was analyzed using the independent samples t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and linear regression analysis. The P value of 0.05 was considered significant.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
METHODS
The Ethics Research Center of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences approved the study.
FINDINGS
RESULTS
Data analysis showed that moral reasoning was directly correlated to professional values (r = 0.528, p < 0.001). The mean scores of Principled Thinking (P.T.), Practical Consideration (P.C.), and Familiarity with similar moral dilemmas of the NDT scale were 42.55 (SD = 12.95), 15.72 (SD = 6.85), 16.08 (SD = 6.67), respectively. Also, the total score of professional values of students was 90.63 (SD = 28.80).
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The findings indicated that moral reasoning and interest in nursing predict students' professional identity. Thus, any effort to enhance interest in the profession can contribute to developing students' professional identity. This can involve incentivizing, enhancing the professional reputation at the community and university levels, and valuing student preferences and necessities.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39160587
doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05888-z
pii: 10.1186/s12909-024-05888-z
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
889Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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