McKinstry and Wang (1991) DR DRESS Flashcards
1
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What is the aim of the McKinstry and Wang (1991) study?
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- To determine how acceptable patients found different styles of doctors dress.
- Whether a doctors style of dress influenced the patients perception of the DRs effectiveness.
2
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Where was the study conducted?
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- Across 5 GP’s in Scotland
3
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How many ppts where in the sample?
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- 475 ppts
4
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What materials were used?
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- Interview
- Questionnaires (Likert)
- 8 photos (5 male/ 3 females)
5
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What were the formal clothes for the male?
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- White coat over formal suit/ tweed jacket
6
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What were the formal clothes for the woman?
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- White coat over shirt/skirt
7
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What were the informal clothes for the male?
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- Sports shirt/ causal trousers
8
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What were the informal clothes for the woman?
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- Pink trousers, jumpers, gold earrings
9
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What was the IV/ DV of the study?
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- (IV)= Doctor’s (style of) Dress
- (DV)= Patient Perceptions: ( competence, professionalism based on their attire)
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