Determining the levels of perceived social support and psychological well being of nursing students.

Abstract

Objectives:The objective of this study is to determine the levels of perceived social support and psychological well being of nursing students. Methods:The research sample for the study which is of a descriptive nature was comprised of 300 nursing students who were continuing their education during the academic year 2015-2016. 'Introductory Information Form' , 'Perceived Social Support Scale' and 'Psychological Wellbeing Scale (Short Form)' were applied as data collection tools. Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney U test, Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis were used in the assessment of the data. Results:The highest average among perceived social support subscales of nursing students belonged to special person support (23.00) while the lowest average belonged to friend support (21.00). According to the psychological wellbeing scale, the highest average scores were generated in the subscale of positive relations with others (5.43) while the lowest average was found in the subscale of self determination (4.43). The average scores of the third year students in terms of family (KW=8.37, p=0.039), friend (KW=13.29, p=0.004) and special person (KW=20.14, p=0.000) support were higher than those of of the first year students, and the average scores of the fourth year students in terms of individual development (KW=13.30, p=0.004) and positive relations with others (KW=7.87, p=0.049) were higher than those of the first year students. It has been determined that there is a positive relation between the perceived social support levels and psychological wellbeing of nursing students (p<0.01). Conclusion:It has been determined that the perceived social support and psychological well being of the students in upper grades were at a better level. It has been determined that as the level of perceived social support of nursing students increased, their psychological wellbeing increased as well.

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“…Some studies focusing on psychological well-being have reported that well-being is associated with resilience, self-esteem, behavioral and affect-focused strategies, family cohesion and social support. [9][10][11] Ratanasiripong and Wang, 7 in their study assessed students' wellbeing using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, the Center for Epidemiology Studies-Depression Scale Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale. They found that compared with students who were recruited from a comprehensive college with degree programs in education, arts, sciences, technology, and management, nursing students had higher levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction and that they reported lower levels of depression and social difficulties.…”

Effects of Perceived Social Support and Psychological Resilience on Social Media Addiction among University Students

“…In the research studies on perceived social support in the literature, perceived social support and its subscales were found positive significantly related to psychological well-being and psychological resilience [21], psychological well-being [22], forgiveness of self and situations [23], self-esteem [24] and perceived social support was found negative significantly related to loneliness [25]; [26], problematic Internet use [27], parental recognition-rejection [23], and constant anger [24]. While some studies addressing the perceived social support by the gender variable showed that perceived social support was significantly high among men [28]; [19], others concluded that it was significantly higher among girls [29].…”

“…While some studies addressing the perceived social support by the gender variable showed that perceived social support was significantly high among men [28]; [19], others concluded that it was significantly higher among girls [29]. There are also studies concluding that perceived social support did not differ significantly [30]; [22]; [31]. As can be seen from the results of the researches, social support has a very important place in the life of the individuals.…”

Selçuk Üniversitesi Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Destek Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi

“…According to Aydın, Kahraman and Hiçdurmaz (2017), the increase in perceived social support positively affects the individual's overcome with stress, one's thoughts about occupation life and feeling psychologically strong. It is thought that this situation will positively affect the academic development and emotional mood on risky individuals.…”