Mindfulness, Self-Efficacy, and Stress Among Final-Year Nursing Students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Psychosocial Health
• Student Well-being

Background:

• Stress is a significant challenge for nursing students.
• Identifying factors influencing student stress is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between stress, self-efficacy, and mindfulness in final-year nursing students.
• To control for demographic factors in the analysis of stress among nursing students.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive correlational research design was employed.
• Data were collected from 200 final-year nursing students across four Jordanian universities.
• Validated questionnaires assessed stress, self-efficacy, and mindfulness, alongside demographic information.

Main Results:

• Higher stress levels were observed in female and married nursing students.
• Stress demonstrated a negative association with both self-efficacy and mindfulness.
• Self-efficacy explained 24% of the variance in stress, mindfulness 13%, and demographics 10%.

Conclusions:

• Interventions aimed at increasing self-efficacy and mindfulness may help mitigate stress in nursing students.
• Psychosocial support strategies should be considered for nursing students facing high stress levels.