Table 3 Differences between healthcare career choice and nursing as a career choice scores
HCC | NCC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Item/Domain | M | SD | M | SD | t-score | |
Personal Interest | ||||||
1 | I desire to help others | 4.32 | ±0.74 | 4.19 | ±0.71 | 4.117** |
2 | I can contribute to the society | 4.24 | ±0.78 | 4.23 | ±0.67 | 0.48 |
3 | I desire a fulfilling career | 4.43 | ±0.71 | 4.15 | ±0.72 | 8.735** |
4 | I enjoy interacting with people | 4.08 | ±0.84 | 4.17 | ±0.72 | −2.591** |
5 | I want to make a difference in someone’s life | 4.4 | ±0.70 | 4.27 | ±0.68 | 4.108** |
Prior healthcare exposure | ||||||
6 | In taking care of a sick family member | 2.67 | ±1.22 | 3.59 | ±0.92 | −18.248** |
7 | In being taken care of by a healthcare professional | 2.7 | ±1.27 | 3.42 | ±0.95 | −14.084** |
8 | In my school’s co-curricular activities | 2.44 | ±1.20 | 3.44 | ±0.93 | −19.876** |
9 | In observing healthcare professionals at work | 3.35 | ±1.21 | 3.53 | ±0.89 | −3.497* |
10 | In hearing about the profession from significant others | 3.34 | ±1.11 | 3.66 | ±0.84 | −6.829** |
11 | Doing voluntary work in healthcare settings | 3.3 | ±1.18 | 3.84 | ±0.74 | −11.272** |
Self-efficacy | ||||||
12 | Reflects well on academic ability | 2.89 | ±1.11 | 3.17 | ±1.01 | −5.454** |
13 | Choosing a course that is more deserving of grades | 2.82 | ±1.17 | 3.04 | ±1.02 | −4.424** |
14 | Can make autonomous decisions at work | 3.3 | ±1.02 | 3.13 | ±1.01 | 3.730** |
15 | Wants to be able to make diagnoses | 3.45 | ±1.04 | 2.95 | ±1.07 | 9.847** |
Nature of the work | ||||||
16 | It is a highly skilled occupation | 3.7 | ±0.99 | 3.62 | ±0.86 | 1.577 |
17 | I want a more hands-on job | 3.96 | ±0.92 | 4.1 | ±0.74 | −3.49* |
18 | It is a challenging job | 3.73 | ±0.95 | 4.01 | ±0.81 | −6.789** |
19 | It is a demanding job | 3.31 | ±1.02 | 3.87 | ±0.90 | −12.648** |
20 | I do not mind attending to others’ hygiene needs | 3.34 | ±0.99 | 4.04 | ±0.80 | −15.636** |
Job prospects | ||||||
21 | It ensures a stable job | 3.73 | ±0.94 | 3.77 | ±0.78 | −1.01 |
22 | I will never be unemployed | 3.27 | ±1.13 | 3.63 | ±0.93 | −7.772** |
23 | It ensures high income | 2.95 | ±1.08 | 2.89 | ±0.95 | 1.204 |
24 | The career ensures me a good standard of living | 3.32 | ±0.98 | 3.26 | ±0.89 | 1.323 |
25 | It provides a chance to work overseas | 2.87 | ±1.10 | 3.06 | ±1.00 | −4.092** |
26 | It provides many opportunities for my career advancement | 3.3 | ±1.01 | 3.4 | ±0.90 | −2.086* |
27 | It provides a chance to achieve higher qualifications | 3.39 | ±1.00 | 3.4 | ±0.86 | −0.201 |
Social influences | ||||||
28 | I will be well respected | 3.22 | ±0.99 | 3.52 | ±0.91 | −6.428** |
29 | It has a good public image | 3.25 | ±0.99 | 3.64 | ±0.85 | −8.555** |
30 | The social media has inspired me | 2.62 | ±1.15 | 3.17 | ±1.02 | −12.106** |
31 | There is no gender stigma in this career | 2.91 | ±1.08 | 2.73 | ±1.18 | 3.554** |
32 | My parents are supportive | 3.86 | ±0.95 | 3.54 | ±0.84 | 8.046** |
33 | I want my parents to be proud of me | 3.71 | ±1.03 | 3.6 | ±0.80 | 2.494* |
34 | My peers encouraged me of my choice | 3.31 | ±1.04 | 3.35 | ±0.84 | −0.927 |
35 | My peers will look up to me | 2.77 | ±1.04 | 3.47 | ±0.83 | −14.750** |