Table 1.
Rankings and Composite Rank Orders of the Instrumental and Terminal Values for the Baby Boomers Generation of Nurses
| Terminal values | M | Rank order | Instrumental values | M | Rank order |
| Comfortable life (a prosperous life) | 4.59 | 4 | Ambitious (hard-working, aspiring) | 5.91 | 5 |
| A sense of accomplishment (a lasting contribution) | 4.38 | 3 | Capable (competent, effective) | 3.88 | 2 |
| Tranquility | 4.30 | 2 | Cheerful (lighthearted, joyful) | 7.74 | 10 |
| A world beauty (beauty of nature and the arts) | 7.32 | 8 | Courageous (standing up for your beliefs) | 5.85 | 4 |
| Equality (brotherhood, equal opportunity for all) | 7.72 | 10 | Helpful (working for the welfare of others) | 6.76 | 8 |
| Family Security (taking care of loved ones) | 2.69 | 1 | Honest (sincere, truthful) | 3.39 | 1 |
| Freedom (independence, free choice) | 5.99 | 6 | Imaginative (daring, creative) | 6.15 | 7 |
| Inner harmony (freedom from inner conflict) | 5.13 | 5 | Logical (consistent, rational) | 6.02 | 6 |
| Pleasure (an enjoyable leisurely life) | 8.65 | 11 | Loving (affectionate, tender) | 7.53 | 9 |
| Social recognition (respect, admiration) | 6.74 | 7 | Obedient (dutiful, respectful) | 8.16 | 11 |
| True friendship (close companionship) | 7.65 | 9 | Responsible (dependable, reliable) | 3.96 | 3 |