Effect of Stress on Academic Motivation and Achievement of Students in Nursing Education

Karabulut N., Gürçayır D., Yıldız Z.

International Journal of Caring Sciences, cilt.14, sa.1, ss.370-384, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Caring Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Other Indexes
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.370-384
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Abstract Background: The level of stress in individuals working in healthcare industry is higher than those working in other occupational groups. Sources of stress in the clinical and theoretical practice have negative consequences on the health, academic motivation achievement of student nurses in particular, who are about to step into the profession. Objective: This study was conducted to identify the levels of stress and motivation of nursing students during their education (theoretical and practical) and to determine how they affect their school achievement. Design: A descriptive survey design was used in the study. Setting: This study was conducted in Binali Yildirim University in Turkey. Participants: The study was conducted with students (n=321) studying at Erzincan University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing in the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. Methods: The study data were collected by a "Personal Information Questionnaire", the "Nursing Education Stress Scale" and the "Academic Motivation Scale". Results: Of the students, the clinical stress sub-scale score average was 31.41±8.37, the academic stress sub-scale score average was 32.35±7.70, and the mean total score in the stress scale was 63.76±14.75. When the average scores of academic motivation were examined, it was found that the average amotivation sub-scale score of the students was 11.00±6.04, average intrinsic motivation sub-scale score was 40.49±10.38, and average extrinsic motivation sub-scale score was 55.04±14.97, respectively. A significant difference was found between overall GPA of students and nursing education stress scale and academic motivation scale score averages. Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was found that increased levels of stress and motivation have a positive effect on the level of success of the nursing students. Key Words: nurse; education; student; stress; academic motivation; achievement