Evaluation of Nursing Students' Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors toward the Metaverse

Authors : Serpil Özdemir, Leyla Yaman Üzümcü, Onur Burak Sarıkaya

Pages : 376-383

Doi:10.17049/jnursology.1541729

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Publication Date : 2025-12-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nursing students\\\' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding the Metaverse. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1-23 June, 2023. The sample included 317 nursing students who voluntarily participated in this study and were enrolled at a university in Ankara. Data were collected using an introductory form and the Metaverse Scale. Multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate the significance of the relationship between the Metaverse scale score and various characteristics of the participants. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.47±1.48 years. The mean total score on the Metaverse Scale was 54.60±9.56. In this study, 77% of the participants reported that they had no knowledge about the Metaverse. The regression analysis revealed that the variables included in the model explained 21% of the variance in Metaverse knowledge, attitudes and behaviors and was statistically significant (F=21.933, R2=0.210, P=.001). In the model, the variables of age (β=0.180, P=.021) and having heard of the concept of the Metaverse (β=0.441, P=.001) were significantly related to Metaverse scale score. Conclusion: The findings indicated that nursing students\\\' knowledge, awareness and attitude scores regarding the Metaverse were at moderate levels. Given that familiarity with the concept of the Metaverse and age positively are related to the Metaverse scale scores, there is a need to provide training to nursing students about the Metaverse knowledge and awareness, especially starting from the first year of their education.
Keywords : Metaverse, hemşirelik eğitimi, hemşirelik öğrencileri, sanal gerçeklik

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