J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2016 Nov;22(4):527-536. 10.5977/jkasne.2016.22.4.527.

The Effect of Emotional Labor of Clinical Practice, Self-esteem and Clinical Practice Satisfaction on Professional Identity in Nursing Students

• Nam MH
• Lee MR

• KMID: 2361300
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2016.22.4.527

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to explore the factors affecting emotional labor, self-esteem and clinical practice satisfaction on professional identity in nursing students.
METHODS
A total of 262 nursing students participated in the study. Data were analyzed using SPSSWIN 18.0.
RESULTS
The mean scores for emotional labor, self-esteem, clinical practice satisfaction and professional identity were above-average. There were significant mean differences in professional identity according to ages, academic score, motivation for selecting nursing, satisfaction with college life and satisfaction with nursing majors. Professional identity correlated positively with self-esteem and clinical practice satisfaction, negatively with emotional labor. The significant predictors of professional identity included satisfaction with nursing majors, self-esteem, emotional labor and motivation for selecting nursing. The regression model explained 38.9% of professional identity.
CONCLUSION
To enhance professional identity in nursing students, it is necessary to build effective strategic to focus on promoting their satisfaction with the nursing major, self-esteem and management of emotional labor.

Keyword

Nursing Students; Satisfaction; Self-esteem; Professional Identity; Emotional labor

MeSH Terms

Humans
Motivation
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*