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Predictors and correlates of Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alshammari, Mohammed Hamdan; Alboliteeh, Mohammad.
  • Alshammari MH; Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alboliteeh M; Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
Teach Learn Nurs ; 17(4): 471-476, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1907816
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Academic success requires grit and positive thinking. However, research on Middle Eastern nursing students' grit and positive thinking is limited. This study investigated the demographic variables that correlate to and predict Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking.

Method:

A descriptive cross-sectional design guided this study. We used the 12-item Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) and 8-item Positive Thinking Skills Scale (PTSS) to collect data from 338 nursing students. The Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were utilized to analyze the data.

Findings:

Nursing students' Grit-S mean score is more significant than their PTSS score. The year level is inversely associated with Grit-S, while gender and Grit-S had a weak direct correlation. Regarding PTSS, only the year level was inversely correlated. Finally, both the year level and gender were significant predictors of Grit-S and PTSS.

Discussion:

Participants' responses to Grit-S and PTSS scores vary greatly depending on their demographics. The nursing students' grit and positive thinking did not develop as they progressed in the nursing program, which is viewed differently by each gender.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Teach Learn Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.teln.2022.06.012

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Teach Learn Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.teln.2022.06.012