간호대학생의 감사성향이 대학생활 스트레스에 미치는 영향

Effect of Gratitude on Life Stress among Nursing Students

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of gratitude on life stress in nursing students. Methods: A total of 106 nursing students participated in the study. Data were analyzed using frequencies, t-test, ANOVA, pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical regression analysis with SPSS WIN 18.0 program. Results: The mean scores for gratitude and life stress were above-average level and below-average level respectively. There were significant mean differences in life stress according to sex and perceived physical health status. Life stress negatively correlated with gratitude. Gratitude was a significant factor of life stress explaining 16.6% of the variances. Conclusion: To decrease life stress among nursing students, nursing educators need to develop educational intervention programs to enhance gratitude.