The mediating effect of the positive psychological capital between self-determination and grit in nursing students
10.5977/jkasne.2023.29.4.362
- Author:
Chul-Gyu KIM
1
;
Su-Jeong JEONG
Author Information
1. Professor, Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2023;29(4):362-370
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:This is a study to confirm the mediating effect of positive psychological capital in the relationship between the self-determination and grit of nursing students.
Methods:The subjects of the study were 122 university nursing department students in their junior and senior years. The data were collected from December 1 to 23, 2022. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, Pearson’s correlation, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis using IBM SPSS statistics version 26.0.
Results:A statistically significant correlation was observed between self-determination, positive psychological capital and grit (p<.001). The positive psychological capital had full mediation effects on the relationship between self-determination and grit. In other words, the higher levels of positive psychological capital were associated with better levels of grit among nursing students.
Conclusion:The study showed that positive psychological capital and self-determination have important effects on grit. To enhance the grit of nursing students, it is essential to implement educational programs aimed at improving self-determination and positive psychological capital.
