J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):569-576. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.569.

Effects of Hope and Gratitude on Spirituality among Nursing Students

• Jo MJ
• Jun WH

• KMID: 2327537
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.569

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study investigates the factors affecting spirituality in nursing students.
METHODS
A total of 247 nursing students participated in the study. Data were analyzed by frequencies, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple stepwise regression via SPSS WIN 18.0.
RESULTS
The mean scores for hope, gratitude, and spirituality were above-average. However, there were significant mean differences in spirituality according to religion, religious activity, voluntary service, satisfaction with the nursing field, and motivation for entering a college of nursing. Spirituality positively correlated with hope and gratitude. Significant predictors of spirituality included hope, gratitude, voluntary service and religious activity. The regression model explained 51.3% of perceived spirituality.
CONCLUSION
To improve spirituality among nursing students, nursing educators should develop educational intervention programs to promote hope and gratitude, and support participation in voluntary service and religious activity.

Keyword

Hope; Gratitude; Spirituality; Nursing student

MeSH Terms

Hope*
Humans
Motivation
Nursing
Spirituality*
Students, Nursing*