Focusing on Self-Control of Nursing Students in an Era of Rapid Change

Yuan Xiong; Hui Chen; Yao Duan

doi:10.54097/bv9sfk49

Authors

Yuan Xiong
Hui Chen
Yao Duan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/bv9sfk49

Keywords:

Clinical Practicum, Nursing Students, Self-control, Self-efficacy

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between self-control and self-efficacy among nursing students during their clinical practicum. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational research design was used. Data collected in five hospitals located in China. Results:A total of 376 questionnaires were distributed, and 321(94%) were deemed valid. Results exhibited a mean score of self-control, self-discipline, impulse control and self-efficacy. A significant positive correlation was found between self-control, self-discipline, and self-efficacy. Both self-control and self-discipline were found to have a significant positive impact on self-efficacy. Conclusion: The study revealed a strong connection between self-discipline and self-control in self-efficacy, indicating that fostering self-control in nursing students at an early stage could potentially improve their self-efficacy.

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