간호대학생의 자아존중감, 문제해결능력, 간호전문직관이 진로정체감에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Purpose: The present study was conducted to understand nursing students’ self-esteem, problem-solving ability, professionalism, and career identity, and to examine the factors that affect career identity. Methods: The participants were 143 3rd and 4th grade nursing students at a 4-year university located in G area. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from September 19 to October 1, 2019. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, a t-test, an ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple linear regression, using SPSS 24.0 program. Results: The results showed that career identity of nursing students was positively correlated with self-esteem, problem-solving ability, and professionalism. Variables that have a significant effect on career identity were satisfaction with major at time of admission and self-esteem. Conclusion: In order to improve the career identity of nursing students, it is necessary to strengthen self-esteem, problem solving skills and professionalism. In addition, it will be helpful to have a better understanding and motivation for nursing science at admission.