Table 5 Analysis of independent-samples t-test

Professional self-image

20.67 ± 5.08

21.93 ± 4.76

3.924

<0.001

The benefit of retention and Risk of conflict

13.41 ± 3.40

14.26 ± 3.25

3.907

<0.001

Social comparison and self-evaluation

11.27 ± 1.96

11.44 ± 1.98

1.351

0.177

Independence of career choice

6.85 ± 1.48

7.17 ± 1.50

2.236

0.001

Social modelling

7.44 ± 1.81

7.72 ± 1.56

2.507

0.012

Total points

59.45 ± 11.14

61.98 ± 10.72

3.548

<0.001