Relationships of Self-esteem, Family Function, and Self-efficacy in Jilin Chinese- Korean Nursing Students

연변조선족 간호대학생이 지각한 자아존중감, 가족기능, 자아효능감과의 관계

  • Cho, Kyoul-Ja (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Soon-Bok (College of Nursing and Health Science, Yanbian University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Lee, Myung-Hee (Department of Nursing, Shinsung University)
  • Published : 2008.12.31

Abstract

Purpose: To survey and examine the relationships of self-esteem, family function, and self-efficacy in Chinese-Korean university students, and to provide supplemental data useful in counseling of university students during their adjustment to university life. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire with cross-sectional design was used. Participants were 103 Chinese undergraduate students in one university in Jilin, China. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA with Duncan's test and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used to analyze the data. Results: Mean scores were 3.40 for self-esteem, 2.32 for family function, and 2.93 for self-efficacy. The score for self-esteem differed significantly according to gender, body mass index (BMI), family number, education level of mother, and course of study. The mean score for family function differed significantly according to nursing satisfaction. The mean score for self-efficacy differed significantly according to BMI and nursing satisfaction. Positive correlations were evident between self-esteem and self-efficacy. Conclusions: To promote self-esteem and self-efficacy, development of nursing interventions to support family function is prudent.

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