Detached Concern and the Choice of Specialty Among University of UYO Medical Students
Citation: Okoronkwo, L. U., Chieke, E. O., Agwu, A. O., & Nwapi, J. O. (2016). Detached Concern and the Choice of Specialty among University Of Uyo Medical Students. Equatorial Journal of Social Sciences and Human Behaviour, 1(1).
Detached Concern and the Choice of Specialty Among University of UYO Medical StudentsAbstract
This study investigates detached concern and the choice of specialty in medicine among University of Uyo medical students. 75 medical students who are in their clinical year were identified through a convenient sample technique. The study utilises a 4-pont likert scale questionnaire in gathering primary data. Chi-square formula was adopted to test the two hypotheses formulated for the study. Findings reveal that there is no significant relationship between care for and caring about the patient. Also, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between career preference in medicine and success in the specialty. We therefore concluded that maintaining emotional distance has no influence on carrying out professional and specialized task and function. However, keeping emotional distance could instigate the choice for specialty.
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