Faculty members' use of power: midwifery students' perceptions and expectations

KANTEK F., Gezer N.

MIDWIFERY, vol.26, no.4, pp.475-479, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.midw.2008.10.003
  • Journal Name: MIDWIFERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.475-479
  • Keywords: Power, Power usage, Midwifery, Faculty members, Student, SOCIAL POWER, HANDLING CONFLICT, LEADER POWER, CLASSROOM, BASES, SATISFACTION, TEACHER, STYLES
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: the power dynamics of relationships/interactions between faculty members and students are of crucial importance for positive student outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the perceptions and expectations of midwifery students in relation to the use of power by faculty members and bases of power.