Influence of Psychological Capital on Nursing Students Engagement

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Nursing Administration- Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University – Egypt.

Abstract

Background: faculty students as a part of the community has a dual role as young
people psychological capital is a concept that focused on person’s positive psychological
condition which has an great impact in students’ academic performance, achievement and
engagement. Aim of the study: it aimed to assess the influence of psychological capital on
nursing student engagement Research design: A descriptive correlational design was used to
carry out this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams
University. Subjects: 284 out from 448 nursing student. Tools: Data were collected by using
Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and National Survey of Student Engagement
(NSSE). Results: 50.7% of Nursing students' had a moderate level of psychological capital,
considering the hope is highest dimension and more than half of them had high engagement
level considering the experiences with faculty had the highest domain. Conclusion: There was
a highly statistically significant influence of psychological capital on nursing student
engagement. Recommendations: Provide supportive and positive academic environment for
nursing student.Building mutual relationships between faculty members and their students to
enhance students sharing in youth care activities.

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