A correlation study on the commitment and personality types of a sample of registered nurses

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

May Ann Garo Santiago

Defense Panel Member

Marshal Valencia

Abstract/Summary

Nursing has indeed become a very popular profession. In the last seven years, the number of nursing applicants in the country has grown exponentially. Of particular interest to the researchers was if the nurses were truly fit for their profession. For this study, the researchers cross-checked the personality type of a western nurse with those of Filipino nurses, and correlated each level of ideal personality dimension with three levels of occupational commitment. The basis for personality evaluation was the Kiersey Temperament Sorter and the Occupational Commitment was rated by the Occupational Commitment Scale. Two hundred (n=200) registered nurses from several Metro Manila hospitals were selected to participate in the study. Results revealed that majority of the nurses in the Philippines did not meet the ideal nurse personality determined in the West, only differing only in the extrovert-introvert dimension. Researchers also found a weak correlation between the judging-perceiving dimension and the levels of commitment reported by nurses. Researchers also found a moderately weak correlation of the sensing-thinking dimension and affective commitment.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14366

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

87 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Nursing--Philippines--Psychological aspects; Nursing--Vocational guidance--Philippines; Commitment (Psychology); Personality and occupation; Nurses--Philippines

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