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Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias1, Daniel López López2, Rocío Rodriguez Vazquez1
1a Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos , Avda. de Atenas, s/n - 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid , Spain.
Contemporary Nurse
|February 17, 2018
Summary
Nurses with higher self-esteem and self-concept demonstrate stronger social skills. This connection is crucial for effective nurse-patient communication and overall care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Assessing the relationship between nurses' social skills and their self-concept/self-esteem.
- Understanding psychological factors influencing nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the correlation between nurses' social skills and their self-esteem.
- To investigate how self-concept and self-esteem impact nursing professional attributes.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive survey study involving 464 nurses with at least one year of experience.
- Utilized the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) and Gismero's Scale of Social Skills (SSS).
Main Results:
- No significant associations found between sex or nursing specialty and self-esteem/social skills.
- Marital status showed significant differences in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and SSS Factor 1 scores.
- Correlation and regression analyses confirmed a significant link between nurse self-esteem and specific social skills.
Conclusions:
- A positive relationship exists between higher self-esteem, self-concept, and social skills in nurses.
- These psychological factors may influence effective nurse-patient communication.
- Highlights the importance of fostering self-esteem in nursing professionals.
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