Jordanian nursing students' interpersonal behaviors.

The interpersonal behaviors of Jordanian nursing students (N = 536) in relation to type of nursing program, year and level, and gender were identified. The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation Behavior Test (Schutz, 1978), a self-report questionnaire, was used to assess six dimensions of interpersonal behavior. The findings indicated that (a) there was no significant difference in the interpersonal behaviors of baccalaureate and diploma program nursing students, (b) male nursing students had more desire to control interpersonal relations than did female nursing students, and (c) third- and fourth-year nursing students had a greater need to associate with and become close to others than did first- and second-year nursing students. These findings have important implications for nursing curricula, the future status of male and female nurses, and the interpersonal relationships of nurses.