간호대학 상급생의 전문직 자아개념과 전공만족도: 학업적 자기효능감의 매개효과

Professional Self-concept and Major Satisfaction among Senior Students of A Nursing College: The Mediating Effect of Academic Self-efficacy

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating effect of academic self-efficacy in the relationship between professional self-concept and major satisfaction among senior nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed. Data were collected from 121 nursing students from October 19 to 23, 2017. Self-report type questionnaires were used to assess professional self-concept, major satisfaction, and academic self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. The mediation was tested using Baron and Kenny’s procedure. Results: The mean scores of professional self-concept, academic self-efficacy, and major satisfaction were 2.91, 3.82, and 3.69, respectively. There were significant correlations among professional self-concept, academic self-efficacy, and major satisfaction. Professional self-concept positively influenced academic self-efficacy (β=.65, p<.001). Professional self-concept positively influenced major satisfaction (β=.64, p<.001). Professional self-concept and academic self-efficacy positively influenced major satisfaction, however academic self-efficacy had no mediating effect (β=.13, p=.158) in the relationship between professional self-concept and major satisfaction (Sobel test: Z=1.404, p=.160). Conclusion: The study findings showed a causal relationship between professional self-concept and academic self-efficacy but only professional self-concept was the predictor affecting major satisfaction. Further studies should be conducted from junior and senior nursing students.