Effects of Hope and Gratitude on Spirituality among Nursing Students.
10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.569
- Author:
Myoung Ju JO
1
;
Won Hee JUN
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hope;
Gratitude;
Spirituality;
Nursing student
- MeSH:
Hope*;
Humans;
Motivation;
Nursing;
Spirituality*;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2014;20(4):569-576
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study investigates the factors affecting spirituality in nursing students. METHODS: A total of 247 nursing students participated in the study. Data were analyzed by frequencies, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple stepwise regression via SPSS WIN 18.0. RESULTS: The mean scores for hope, gratitude, and spirituality were above-average. However, there were significant mean differences in spirituality according to religion, religious activity, voluntary service, satisfaction with the nursing field, and motivation for entering a college of nursing. Spirituality positively correlated with hope and gratitude. Significant predictors of spirituality included hope, gratitude, voluntary service and religious activity. The regression model explained 51.3% of perceived spirituality. CONCLUSION: To improve spirituality among nursing students, nursing educators should develop educational intervention programs to promote hope and gratitude, and support participation in voluntary service and religious activity.
