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Satı Demi R1, Feride Ercan1, Esra Erdoğan2
1Deparment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|May 4, 2022
Summary
Self-efficacy and automatic thoughts significantly impact depression in nursing students. Anxiety plays a key role in mediating the effect of automatic thoughts on depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Depression is a significant concern among university students, particularly those in demanding nursing programs.
- Understanding the psychological factors influencing depression is crucial for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the direct and indirect effects of self-efficacy and automatic thoughts on depression among nursing students.
- To examine the mediating role of anxiety in the relationship between automatic thoughts and depression.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 477 nursing students.
- Statistical analyses were conducted to identify direct and indirect relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Self-efficacy and automatic thoughts demonstrated a significant direct effect on depression.
- Anxiety was found to significantly mediate the relationship between automatic thoughts and depression.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the interconnectedness of self-efficacy, automatic thoughts, anxiety, and depression in nursing students.
- This understanding can inform the development of targeted interventions to mitigate depression in this population.
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