Group 1 (Female dental hygiene students) | Group 2-1 (Female dental students) | Group 2-2 (Male dental students) | Comparison among groups (Holm) | |||||||
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Questions | Mean | SD | Mean | SD | Mean | SD | Kruskal-Wallis test | 1 vs. 2-1 | 1 vs. 2-2 | 2-1 vs. 2-2 |
1 It is a worthwhile profession | 3.7 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 0.4 | NS | |||
2 I can make a social contribution through the profession | 3.8 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 0.4 | NS | |||
3 It is a rigorous and arduous profession | 3.7 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 0.4 | NS | |||
4 The profession entails responsibility | 3.9 | 0.4 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.2 | NS | |||
5 It is a delightful profession | 2.9 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 | p < 0.01 | p < 0.01 | NS | NS |
6 The profession enhances my ability | 3.6 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 0.6 | p < 0.01 | p < 0.05 | NS | NS |
7 The profession strengthens my credibility | 3.5 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 0.51 | p < 0.01 | p < 0.05 | p < 0.05 | NS |