Abstract
[Purpose] In this study we examined the relationship between physical therapy students’ occupational identity and students’ assumed-competence. [Subjects] The subjects were one hundred seventy-seven physical therapy students. [Method] We performed a survey of the students using the occupational identity scale, assumed-competence scale and self-esteem scale. [Results] The main results were as follows. Students classified as assumed type tended to have lower “self-confidence for selection of a PT as a profession” than self-esteemed types. Assumed types and atrophic types had lower “establishment of a vocational outlook”, and “pride needed as a PT” than self-esteemed types. Assumed and omnipotent types had generally lower “orientation to social contribution” than self-esteemed types. [Conclusion] We conclude that students classified as assumed type need educational support, such as offering them a chance of achieving and encouraging them to acquire a sense of industry and develop their occupational identity.
