THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCUS OF CONTROL AND MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG BACCALAUREATE NURSING STUDENTS IN TURKEY
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY, cilt.36, sa.7, ss.919-929, 2008 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 7
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Doi Numarası: 10.2224/sbp.2008.36.7.919
- Dergi Adı: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.919-929
- Anahtar Kelimeler: locus of control, general health status, nursing students
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this descriptive cross-sectional study we explored the relationship between locus of control (LOC) and mental health status of students enrolled in a four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that uses problem-based learning. There was a significant, positive, moderate relationship between the general health and LOC scores. First- and second-year students had lower internal LOC and were at higher risk of mental health problems, compared to third- and fourth-year students, suggesting that they require increased support from faculty staff as they make the transition from school to university and a new style of learning. The nursing faculty needs to use strategies to enhance internal LOC in students.