J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.
2014 May;20(2):244-254.
Influence of Ego-Resilience and Self-Efficacy on Satisfaction in major of Nursing Student
- Affiliations
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- 1Visiting Professor, Division of Nursing, Jungwon University, Korea.
- 2Professor, Department of Nursing, Hanyang University, Korea. ljseop@hanyang.ac.kr
Abstract
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of ego-resilience and self-efficacy on satisfaction in major of nursing student.
METHOD: Data were collected from 275 nursing students by means of self reported questionnaires about ego-resilience, self-efficacy and satisfaction in major from December 3 to 20, 2012.
RESULTS
There were positive correlations between ego-resilience, self-efficacy and satisfaction in major. The optimistic attitude in ego-resilience (beta=.56, p<.001), an associate's degree (beta=.38, p<.001), suitable to aptitude (beta=.17, p<.001), social self-efficacy (beta=.14, p=.039) and high employment rate (beta=.12, p=.033) were significant predictors of satisfaction in major.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary to develop an effective intervention program to improve nursing student's ego-resilience, self-efficacy and satisfaction in major of nursing student.