Occupational Self-Efficacy and Psychological Capital Amongst Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study Understanding the Malleable Attributes for Success
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Article Title | Occupational Self-Efficacy and Psychological Capital Amongst Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study Understanding the Malleable Attributes for Success |
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ERA Journal ID | 212442 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Terry, Daniel, Peck, Blake, Smith, Andrew and Nguyen, Hoang |
Journal Title | European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education |
Journal Citation | 10 (1), pp. 159-172 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | Mar 2020 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2174-8144 |
2254-9625 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe10010014 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/10/1/14 |
Abstract | With a predicted shortfall in the worldwide nursing workforce, efforts to understand attributes that influence attrition and workforce longevity remain fundamental. Self-efficacy and the broader construct of psychological capital have been linked to positive workplace-based attributes in occupations. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between general self-efficacy, occupational (nursing) self-efficacy, and psychological capital and their predictive factors among nursing students. A cross sectional design was used to address the aims of the study where all nursing students studying a three-year bachelor’s degree were invited to complete a questionnaire examining traits that might assist in the preparation for, and longevity in, a nursing career. Although the participating nursing students demonstrated high levels of general self-efficacy, their reported levels of nursing-specific self-efficacy were significantly lower. Psychological capital measures indicated that students had high levels of belief, hope, and resilience concerning their capacity to commit to and achieve goals, succeed now and into the future, and overcome obstacles. The findings suggest an opportunity exists for education providers to nurture the malleable aspects of self-efficacy and psychological capital, while developing greater capacity to bounce back and overcome the challenges that nursing students may encounter in their undergraduate academic training, and to reduce attrition as they prepare to enter the workplace. |
Keywords | nurses; nursing; student; psychological capital; self-efficacy; training; experience; workforce |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420505. Nursing workforce |
Byline Affiliations | Federation University |
University of Tasmania |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/w38z8/occupational-self-efficacy-and-psychological-capital-amongst-nursing-students-a-cross-sectional-study-understanding-the-malleable-attributes-for-success
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