The Relationship Between Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Clinical Practice and Their Professional Motivation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors : Şefika Dilek Sarıkaya, Ayşegül Yıldız İçigen
Pages : 501-509
Doi:10.53490/egehemsire.1640656
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Publication Date : 2025-12-25
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :The Relationship Between Nursing Students\\\' Attitudes Toward Clinical Practice and Their Professional Motivation: A Cross-Sectional Study Abstract Background: Nursing students\\\' attitudes and professional motivation significantly impact skill acquisition, learning outcomes, and identity development. Objective: To examine the relationship between nursing students\\\' clinical attitudes and motivation. Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data via Google Forms in November-December 2023. Students completed the Attitudes Toward Clinical Practice Scale (ASCP) and Motivation Sources and Problems Scale (MSPS). Statistical analysis included descriptive tests and Pearson correlation (p<0.05). Results: Participants (mean age: 21.23±1.81; 78.3% female) scored 91.1±21.1 on ASCP and 81.91±15.3 on MSPS. Attitudes differed by department choice, education duration, and satisfaction with nursing (p<0.05). Motivation varied by gender and satisfaction (p<0.05). 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Keywords : Klinik, eğitim, güdülenme, hemşirelik, öğrenci

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