Perfil psicológico de los estudiantes de 1er año de enfermería. Estudio preliminar

Abstract

The present research protocol was designed to develop a psychological profile of first year Nursing students at Santo Tomás University, and therefore obtain information related to different behavioral areas. An exploratory-descriptive research protocol for 71 students of both genders was designed. Millon Index of Personality Styles (MIPS) and Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) were used. The results of MIPS showed a marked presence of these traits: Openness, Feeling, Systematization, Stength, Conformity and Control. The POI results showed the students possessed a high level of self regard, and an adequate level of support ratio, spontaneity, self acceptance and acceptance of aggression.