Korean J Adult Nurs.
2013 Oct;25(5):559-566.
The Influence of Academic Self-efficacy and Major Satisfaction on Career Attitude Maturity in Nursing Students
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- 1Department of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejon, Korea. sjhan@konyang.ac.kr
Abstract
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This study examines the relationships between academic self-efficacy, major satisfaction, and career attitude maturity among nursing students. The study further explored the mediating effect of major satisfaction on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and career attitude maturity.
METHODS
Data were collected via questionnaires from 239 nursing students in D city and P city from March 1 to March 30, 2012. Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analyses were used to assess the relationships between the variables.
RESULTS
1. The mean scores for academic self-efficacy, career attitude maturity, and major satisfaction were 3.81, 3.67, and 3.89, respectively. 2. Academic self-efficacy was positively correlated with major satisfaction and career attitude maturity. 3. Major satisfaction had a mediating effect on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and career attitude maturity.
CONCLUSION
Academic self-efficacy is expected to serve as a foundation for the promotion of career attitude maturity.
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