Abstract
This study analyzes the psychological processes involved when a midwife accepts directions from a senior person. A representative sample of 20 midwives were recruited from 7 maternity units in North Yorkshire. An inductive thematic analysis was used to interpret interview data. Results showed that midwives respond to social influence from senior people using two processes: obedience and/or conformity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 504-509 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2010 |
Keywords
- midwifery
- health psychology
- conformity
- clinical practice