J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2023 Nov;29(4):362-370. 10.5977/jkasne.2023.29.4.362.

The mediating effect of the positive psychological capital between self-determination and grit in nursing students

• Kim CG
• Jeong SJ

• KMID: 2548373
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2023.29.4.362

Abstract

Purpose
This is a study to confirm the mediating effect of positive psychological capital in the relationship between the self-determination and grit of nursing students.
Methods
The subjects of the study were 122 university nursing department students in their junior and senior years. The data were collected from December 1 to 23, 2022. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, Pearson’s correlation, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis using IBM SPSS statistics version 26.0.
Results
A statistically significant correlation was observed between self-determination, positive psychological capital and grit (p<.001). The positive psychological capital had full mediation effects on the relationship between self-determination and grit. In other words, the higher levels of positive psychological capital were associated with better levels of grit among nursing students.
Conclusion
The study showed that positive psychological capital and self-determination have important effects on grit. To enhance the grit of nursing students, it is essential to implement educational programs aimed at improving self-determination and positive psychological capital.

Keyword

Nursing, Students, Mediation analysis