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Rankings and Composite Rank Orders of the Instrumental and Terminal Values for the Baby Boomers Generation of Nurses |
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| Terminal values |
M |
Rank order |
Instrumental values |
M |
Rank order |
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| Comfortable life (a prosperous life) |
4.59 |
4 |
Ambitious (hard-working, aspiring) |
5.91 |
5 |
| A sense of accomplishment (a lasting contribution) |
4.38 |
3 |
Capable (competent, effective) |
3.88 |
2 |
| Tranquility |
4.30 |
2 |
Cheerful (lighthearted, joyful) |
7.74 |
10 |
| A world beauty (beauty of nature and the arts) |
7.32 |
8 |
Courageous (standing up for your beliefs) |
5.85 |
4 |
| Equality (brotherhood, equal opportunity for all) |
7.72 |
10 |
Helpful (working for the welfare of others) |
6.76 |
8 |
| Family Security (taking care of loved ones) |
2.69 |
1 |
Honest (sincere, truthful) |
3.39 |
1 |
| Freedom (independence, free choice) |
5.99 |
6 |
Imaginative (daring, creative) |
6.15 |
7 |
| Inner harmony (freedom from inner conflict) |
5.13 |
5 |
Logical (consistent, rational) |
6.02 |
6 |
| Pleasure (an enjoyable leisurely life) |
8.65 |
11 |
Loving (affectionate, tender) |
7.53 |
9 |
| Social recognition (respect, admiration) |
6.74 |
7 |
Obedient (dutiful, respectful) |
8.16 |
11 |
| True friendship (close companionship) |
7.65 |
9 |
Responsible (dependable, reliable) |
3.96 |
3 |
Blazeviciene and Jakusovaite BMC Nursing 2007 6:10 doi:10.1186/1472-6955-6-10 |
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