Table 1

Rankings and Composite Rank Orders of the Instrumental and Terminal Values for the Baby Boomers Generation of Nurses

Terminal values
M
Rank order
Instrumental values
M
Rank order

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