Comparison of Predisposition to Ethical Values and the 21st Century Competencies of Midwifery and Nursing Students in Y and Z Generations

Abstract

The aim of this study was to comparison of predisposition ethical values and the 21st century competencies of midwifery and nursing students in Y and Z generations. A comparative and cross-sectional study was adopted. Data were collected between April and June 2022. The study was carried out a total of 258 students, 114 from generation Y and 144 from generation Z at the time of the research and who volunteered to participate in the research were included. Research data were collected using a “Personal Information Form,” the “The Predisposition to Ethical Values” and the “21st Century Competency Scale.” In the present study the sub-dimensions of 21st Century Competency; knowledge, character, meta learning sub-dimensions were found higher in the Y than Z generation (p