The sense of coherence in a group of paramedics in the context of selected socio-demographic variables
Keywords:
SOC, demographic factors, social characteristics, paramedicAbstract
Introduction. The sense of coherence (SOC) has been defined as relatively constant orientation determining a specific way of perceiving the world as something predictable, controllable, worth effort and commitment.
Material and methodology. 336 paramedics who lead active working lives have been examined. They all work in paramedical teams reaching patients in need in Poland. The research has been conducted in Ambulance Stations and Hospital Emergency Services. The sense of coherence has been established with the use of SOC-29 Questionnaire.
The aim of the study. The aim of the study was to establish whether socio-demographic variables diversify the sense of coherence and its components in a group of paramedics.
The results. The general sense of coherence has not been different among women and men in a group of paramedics. A significant difference has been noticeable on the comprehensibility subscale, with p = 0,020. On the basis of the analysis of the rest of the demographic data, with the use of r Spearman, with p < 0,05, it has appeared that the respondents’ age and work experience has diversified comprehensibility in a way significant statistically. The average level of the sense of coherence in paramedics with college education has amounted to 141,64, with N = 259 and has been slightly lower in comparison with the group with undergraduate education, where the level has amounted to 144,17, with N = 77.
Conclusion. The sense of coherence has turned out to be a constant variable of a paramedic’s personality. The sense of comprehensibility has been less constant.
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