J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2016 Feb;22(1):34-41. 10.5977/jkasne.2016.22.1.34.

Effects of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Hope among Nursing Students

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Nursing, Hoseo University, Korea.
  • 2College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Korea. jwh917@hanmail.net

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted in order to explore the factors affecting the hope in nursing students.
METHODS
A total of 166 nursing students participated in the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS WIN 18.0.
RESULTS
The mean scores for social support, self-efficacy, and hope were above-average level. There were significant mean differences in hope according to religion, academic achievement, and satisfaction with nursing majors. Hope correlated positively with social support and self-efficacy. The significant predictors of hope included social support and satisfaction with the nursing major. The regression model explained 12.7% of hope.
CONCLUSION
To improve hope in nursing students, nursing educators should focus on promoting their social support and satisfaction with the nursing major.

Keyword

Social support; Self-efficacy; Hope; Nursing student

MeSH Terms

Hope*
Humans
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*
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