Self-Reported Empathy among Nursing Students at a University in Jordan

Altwalbeh, Diala; Khamaiseh, Abdullah; Algaralleh, Abdulnaser

doi:10.2174/1874434601812010255

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“…The ndings of this study demonstrated that there are no statistically signi cant changes in the mean level of empathy between different GPA points of nursing interns. This results is consistent with earlier studies (33,34). Other studies contradict the study's nding that higher GPA students are more empathetic than lower GPA students (35,36).…”

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confidence: 92%

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A Study of Empathy Levels among Nursing Interns: A cross- sectional Study

Ghazwani¹,

Alshowkan

Alsaleh

2022

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Background: Empathy is one of the therapeutic communication techniques used to help the client feel better. However, the level of empathy was not identified during nursing internship program. The aim was to examine the level of self-reported empathy among nursing interns. Methods: The study was a descriptive, cross-sectional in nature. A total of 135 nursing interns fill in the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. Data was analyzed through the SPSS program. An independent –sample t-test and one way- ANOVA was used to explore differences in the degree of empathy with respect to academic and sociodemographic factors. Results: The study found that nursing interns are generally geared toward a high level of empathy. There was statistical significant difference in the mean level of subscales of perspective-taking and empathic concern between males and females. Additionally, nursing interns who are less than 23 years old scored high in the subscale of perspective-taking. Married nursing interns and who preferred nursing as a profession scored higher in the subscale of empathic concern than unmarried ones and who did not preferred nursing as a profession. Conclusion: Perspective taking incresed with younger male nursing interns, this reflects high cognitive flexibility with younger age nursing interns. Morover, the empathic concern incresed with male married nuring interns who preferred nursing as a profession. This implies that they should engage in continuous reflection and educational activities as part of their clinical training as nursing interns in order to improve their empathic attitudes.

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“…Surprisingly, the current study reveals that there is a gender difference in empathy, with male students reporting a statistically signi cant higher mean of empathetic concerns and perspective-taking dimensions than female interns. This result contradicts most studies, which show that females are more empathic than males (30,33,35,36,40).…”

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confidence: 57%

A Study of Empathy Levels among Nursing Interns: A cross- sectional Study

Ghazwani¹,

Alshowkan

Alsaleh

2022

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“…Using Jefferson empathy scale, empathy was measured among Jordanian nursing students. Results found that Empathy level was lower than what have been reported in similar studies [ 18 ].…”

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Levels and predictors of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress among nursing students: a cross sectional study

Hamaideh,

Abuhammad,

Khait

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background High levels of empathy and self-awareness and low level of stress among nursing students are the core elements of improving patients’ care and outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess the levels, relationships, and predictors of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress in a sample of undergraduate Jordanian nursing students. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to collect data from 330 students using a web-based survey. Results The total mean scores of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress were 75.75, 40.17, and 55.65, respectively. Students who are studying in public universities, with higher GPA, who have no intention to leave nursing, and who are satisfied with nursing; reported higher level of empathy. Students with lower income level, who have no intention to leave nursing, and who are satisfied with nursing; reported higher level of self-awareness. Female students, those who sleeping 6 h and less, did not get a balanced diet or perform exercise, studying in public universities, lower GPA, have intention to leave nursing, and did not satisfy with nursing; reported higher level of perceived stress. Conclusions Nursing students reported adequate empathy level, low self-awareness level, and moderate perceived stress level. Students who are satisfied and have no intention to leave nursing reported higher level of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress. It is necessary to conduct interventional programs that enhance students’ well-being especially empathy and self-awareness, and reduce the level of their stress.

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“…This important; particularly in light of previous studies that showed negative attitudes and limited willingness by healthcare providers to care for HIV-infected persons, 28 , 30 in addition to low level of empathy in general. 58 …”

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<p>Health-Related Quality of Life Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Jordan: An Exploratory Study</p>

Algaralleh¹,

Altwalbeh²,

Al-Tarawneh³

2020

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Introduction Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS infection can have adverse effects on the individual and may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Numerous studies have previously assessed the HRQoL of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally, but not in Jordan. The aim of the current study is to examine HRQoL among PLWHA residing in Jordan and to evaluate the effect of socio-demographic and disease-related factors on HRQoL. Methodology An exploratory approach employing a cross-sectional design was applied. The study applied a semi-structured face-to-face interview followed by administration of self-reported questionnaire using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life HIV brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF). Results Results showed that unemployment, low income, non-disclosure status, single status (separated, divorced or widowed), and having comorbidities were connected with poor HRQoL. Conclusion PLWHA require more than just being provided with antiretroviral therapy to rebuild their lives.

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Self-Reported Empathy among Nursing Students at a University in Jordan

Cited by 13 publications

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A Study of Empathy Levels among Nursing Interns: A cross- sectional Study

A Study of Empathy Levels among Nursing Interns: A cross- sectional Study

Levels and predictors of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress among nursing students: a cross sectional study

<p>Health-Related Quality of Life Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Jordan: An Exploratory Study</p>

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