The relationship between a disposition of gratitude, clinical stress, and clinical satisfaction in nursing students

Abstract

Purpose This study assessed a disposition of gratitude, and clinical practice stress and satisfaction in nursing students, to determine the relationship between them and provide some basic information towards improving their satisfaction with clinical practice. Design and Methods This descriptive research was conducted on 171 nursing students from three universities in South Korea using a structured questionnaire. Findings Students who had a stronger disposition of gratitude (t = 3.482; P < .001), lower clinical practice stress (t = −2.998; P < .003), and better health (t = 2.900; P < .004) were more satisfied with their Clinical practice (R2= 0.298; F = 13.853; P < .001). Practice Implications The findings emphasized the development of programs to improve disposition of gratitude in curriculum or extracurricular activity to enhance Clinical practice satisfaction.