Title
Gender Equity in Nursing Education: Student Perceptions and Impact on the Educational Experience
Date of Award
1-29-2014
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Nursing and Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Teresa Shellenberger, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Christoph Maier, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Nashat Zuraikat, Ph.D.
Abstract
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ensured gender equity in education. Although gender equity is an established concept in the medical and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, the concept has limited exposure in nursing. This study investigates student perceptions of gender equity in nursing education. The Gender Equity in Nursing Education Questionnaire (GENEQ), developed by the researcher, was used to explore perceived gender equity in the nursing classroom setting and the clinical environment as well as the perceived impact of gender equity on the nursing education experience. The GENEQ was developed from the nursing literature on barriers faced by male nursing students. An expert review panel provided content validity and a pilot study indicated reliability of the tool. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey methodology was used for this investigation guided by feminist theory. A convenience sample included senior baccalaureate nursing students at multiple nursing education programs.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Timothy B., "Gender Equity in Nursing Education: Student Perceptions and Impact on the Educational Experience" (2014). Theses and Dissertations (All). 874.
https://knowledge.library.iup.edu/etd/874