Student nurses' gender role is a predictor of caring behaviours and critical thinking

摘要

Previous research on the relationship between nurses' gender and perceptions of caring behaviours or critical thinking is inconsistent. Research has shown that gender does not significantly influence caring behaviour1 or critical thinking. However, earlier research did show a correlation between caring traits and gender. Furthermore, presentation of caring behaviour has been shown to predict critical thinking. The aim of the study was to clarify the relationship between gender role orientation (perceptions of masculinity or femininity), caring behaviour and critical thinking in nursing students. Understanding gender roles could help nurse educators to have more effective teaching methods and contribute to future definitions of caring.