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Social support for nursing students: A concept analysis study.
Mi-Young Choi1, Sunghee Park2, Gie Ok Noh3
1Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea.
Social support for nursing students encompasses structural and functional aspects, including social integration, networks, and educational, psychosocial, and instrumental aid. This analysis provides a foundation for future measurement tools.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Social support is crucial for nursing students' well-being and academic success.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of social support is essential for targeted interventions.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the concept of social support within this specific population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a comprehensive concept analysis of social support in nursing students.
- To identify the defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of social support in this group.
- To establish a clear conceptual framework for social support in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A rigorous concept analysis methodology was employed.
- A systematic literature search was conducted across international and Korean databases (2000-2022).
- Twenty-seven relevant articles were critically reviewed and synthesized.
Main Results:
- Social support comprises structural attributes (social integration, support networks) and functional attributes (educational, psychosocial, instrumental).
- Key antecedents include stress, personal needs, social networks, and social climate.
- Positive consequences encompass improved mental health and enhanced quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Social support for nursing students is a complex construct with distinct structural and functional dimensions.
- The identified attributes, antecedents, and consequences offer a robust conceptualization.
- A validated instrument for measuring social support in nursing students is recommended for future development.
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