A comparison of conflict-resolving tendencies of nursing college students and medical school students in Turkey

SummaryPurposeThe purpose of this descriptive and comparative study was to define and compare the tendencies of nursing college and medical students in resolving conflicts.MethodThe scope of the research was all the students of the nursing college and faculty of medical. The sample included 359 students of the nursing college and 367 medical students. The data gathering tools used were a questionnaire covering socio-demographical attributes and the conflict-resolving tendency scale. Percentage computations, t-test (significance test between two independent groups) and one-way variance analysis (ANOVA) were utilized during the evaluation of the data.Findings and conclusionIn the light of the findings of the study, it was defined that there were significant differences between the students of the two schools in their conflict-resolving tendencies, with nursing college students having higher levels of conflict-resolving tendencies, as well as in their empathy, listening skills and requirement-focused approach.