Factors That Influence Resilience among First-Year Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive
Gopolang Gause1, Leepile Alfred Sehularo2, Molekodi Jacob Matsipane1
1NuMIQ Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|June 26, 2024
Summary
First-year nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Resilience
- Higher Education
Background:
- First-year undergraduate nursing students face challenges balancing academic, clinical, and social demands.
- Poor resilience and coping mechanisms hinder student success during this transition.
- Understanding factors influencing resilience is crucial for supporting nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors contributing to resilience in first-year undergraduate nursing students.
- To inform support strategies for nursing students in higher education.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive research design.
- Stratified convenient sampling of 123 first-year nursing students.
- Online self-administered questionnaire with validated reliability and validity.
Main Results:
- Resilience in nursing students is influenced by lecturer support, parental support, academic achievement, peer and mentor support, optimism, and self-determination.
- Key factors identified provide insights into student well-being.
- Support systems play a significant role in student resilience.
Conclusions:
- Higher education institutions should integrate identified resilience factors into orientation programs for first-year nursing students.
- Proactive support strategies can enhance student adaptation and success.
- Addressing psychosocial factors is vital for nursing student retention and performance.
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