Health sciences undergraduate students' perceived meaning of life and their coping styles
1Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Purpose:
The aim of this study is to determine health sciences undergraduate students' perceived meaning of life and coping styles and the correlation between them.
Design And Methods:
This is a descriptive study. The study sample consisted of 1160 students. Data were collected using a personal information form, the personal meaning profile (PMP), and the ways of coping inventory (WCI).
Findings:
Participants had the highest mean scores on PMP relationship and intimacy subscales while they had the highest and lowest mean scores on WCI self-confident coping style and submissive coping style subscales, respectively.
Practice Implications:
It is thought that the study will guide us in the process of vocational training of students or guidance and counseling services provided to them.
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