Obedience and conformity in clinical practice

Caroline J. Hollins Martin; Peter Bull

Obedience and conformity in clinical practice

Caroline J. Hollins Martin, Peter Bull

Glasgow Caledonian University

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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
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

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Hollins Martin, C. J., & Bull, P. (2010). Obedience and conformity in clinical practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 16(8), 504-509. http://researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/health/200

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