This study tested four hypotheses to determine the relationship between attitude of nurses toward professionalization (Houle, 1981) and participation in continuing education activities. Certain constraints, behavioral situations, and sociodemographic characteristics were hypothesized to modify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables (Brannon, 1976). A stratified random sample of 388 nurses responded by mail to the Survey on Nursing and Continuing Education, an instrument designed for this study. There was no significant relationship between attitude toward professionalization and participation. Of the 19 moderator variables measured, family responsibilities was found to have a significant negative relationship with participation (p < .01), and cost and habit strength were positively and negatively related, respectively (p < .05). Participation in continuing education activities may be maximized by the provision of support systems which address family responsibilities as a deterrent to participation. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 44-07, Section: A, page: 2012. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1983.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75124 |
| Contributors | CROLL, KARON JANET., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 170 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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