Table 2 The correlation between professional identity and moral development dimensions
Correlation | Authoritative standards | Public meaning | Moral practice | Common values | Moral Development |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Social modeling | r = 0.322 p < 0.001 | r = 0.208 p = 0.002 | r = 0.138 p = 0.04 | r = 0.216 p = 0.04 | r = 0.290 p = 0.04 |
Independence of career choice | r = 0.208 p = 0.002 | r = 0.198 p = 0.003 | r = 0.152 p = 0.02 | r = 0.283 p < 0.001 | r = 0.261 p < 0.001 |
Social comparison and self-reflection | r = 0.297 p < 0.001 | r = 0.270 p < 0.001 | r = 0.260 p = 0.002 | r = 0.349 p < 0.001 | r = 0.354 p < 0.001 |
Benefit of retention and the risk of turnover | r = 0.327 p < 0.001 | r = 0.230 p = 0.001 | r = 0.127 p = 0.06 | r = 0.183 p = 0.006 | r = 0.288 p < 0.001 |
Professional self-image | r = 0.279 p < 0.001 | r = 0.195 p = 0.004 | r = 0.087 p = 0.19 | r = 0.153 p = 0.02 | r = 0.237 p < 0.001 |
Professional identity | r = 0.303 p < 0.001 | r = 0.257 p < 0.001 | r = 0.183 p = 0.006 | r = 0.303 p < 0.001 | r = 0.334 p < 0.001 |