Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level and factors influencing depression among nursing students.Methods: The data were collected from nursing students attending 3 universities who expressed a willingness to participate in the study through a questionnaire which surveyed them about depression, stress, social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and wellbeing in May, 2012.The collected data from 235 nursing students were analyzed using a SPSSWIN 19.0.Results: The mean score of depression (using MDI) among nursing students was 16.7, which denotes a minor depressive mood.49.1% of variance with regard to depression among nursing students was explained by stress, self-esteem, wellbeing and self-efficacy.Conclusion: There is a need to develop a depression prevention program for nursing students and to reduce stress and increase self-esteem, wellbeing and self-efficacy in order to establish an effective program.
Authors: Su Jeong Yu, Mi Ryeong Song, Eun Man Kim
Institutions: Sangji University, Hoseo University, Sun Moon University
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2002940860