Happiness and its determinants among nursing students
T K Ajesh Kumar1, Deepika Cecil Khakha1, Poonam Joshi1
1College of Nursing, All India Institutes of Medicals Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|November 24, 2022
Summary
Nursing students report a moderate level of happiness. Key factors influencing their well-being include study year, social connections, stress, physical activity, income, and course choice, highlighting areas for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Happiness is crucial for overall health and professional development in nursing students.
- A moderate level of happiness was observed among nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the happiness levels of undergraduate nursing students.
- To identify the key determinants influencing happiness in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 342 undergraduate nursing students at a New Delhi college.
- Data collected via demographic sheets and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- The mean happiness score was 3.96 ± 0.59 (on a 6-point scale), with 43.2% reporting "not particularly happy" and 42.1% "rather happy."
- Study year, number of friends, stress levels, and physical activity explained 53% of the variance in happiness (P < 0.001).
- Monthly family income (P = 0.018) and course choice (P = 0.003) were significantly associated with happiness.
Conclusions:
- Interventions to enhance nursing student happiness are recommended, focusing on identified factors.
- Educational strategies should integrate academic success with personal well-being for holistic development.
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