J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2018 Feb;24(1):72-79. 10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.1.72.

Influence of Positive Thinking and Self-esteem on School Adjustment of Freshmen in a Nursing Department

• Kim SO

• KMID: 2407210
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.1.72

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of positive thinking and self-esteem on school adaptation among freshmen in a nursing department.
METHODS
Data were collected by questionnaires from 172 nursing students in the month of December 2017. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
A positive correlation was found for school adaptation with positive thinking and self-esteem. Positive thinking, self-esteem, major satisfaction and interpersonal relationships were all significant predictors of school adaptation. The model explained 43.6% of the variables.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study suggest that positive thinking should be considered when developing strategies to increase school adaptation among freshmen in nursing departments.

Keyword

Nursing; Students; Positive thinking; Self-esteem; Adjustment

MeSH Terms

Humans
Nursing*
Students, Nursing
Thinking*