Effects of the Group Interpersonal Training Program of Nursing Students |
Eun Sil Kang1, Hyang suk Cho2, Yang Hee Kang2 |
1Professor, College of Nursing, Kosin University 2Student in Doctoral Course, Dept, of Nursing Science, Kosin University graduate school |
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Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of group interpersonal training program on spiritual well-being, self-concept, self-esteem of nursing students and to develop effective curricula which change positive self-concept, self-esteem, spiritual-wellbeing of nursing students. The data was collected from March to July 2000.
The subjects were 54 sophomore nursing students.
The instruments used for the study were the spiritual well-being scale developed by Paloutzian & Ellison(1982) and self-concept scale developed by Lee & Won(1995) and self esteem scale developed by Rosenberg(1965).
The data were analyzed by using SPSS/WIN.
The results were as follows-1. Hypothesis I. "The spiritual well-being score of nursing students who received group interpersonal training program will be significantly increased than that of before" was rejected(t=-.542, p= .590).
2. Hypothesis n. "The self-concept score of nursing students who received group interpersonal training program will be significantly increased than that of before" was supported(t=-2.120, p= .000). 3. Hypothesis HI. "The self-esteem score of nursing students who received group interpersonal training program will be significantly increased than that of before" was supported(t=~5.180, p= .039).
In conclusion, the group interpersonal training program had been judged in increasing of self concept and self-esteem. Therefore the group interpersonal training program should be utilized and expended in nursing curriculum. |
Key Words:
Spiritual well-being; Self-concept; Self-esteem; Group interpersonal training program; Nursing students |
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