Influence of Psychological Capital on Nursing Students Engagement

Abstract

Background: faculty students as a part of the community has a dual role as young people psychological capital is a concept that focused on person’s positive psychological condition which has an great impact in students’ academic performance, achievement and engagement. Aim of the study: it aimed to assess the influence of psychological capital on nursing student engagement Research design: A descriptive correlational design was used to carry out this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University. Subjects: 284 out from 448 nursing student. Tools: Data were collected by using Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Results: 50.7% of Nursing students' had a moderate level of psychological capital, considering the hope is highest dimension and more than half of them had high engagement level considering the experiences with faculty had the highest domain. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant influence of psychological capital on nursing student engagement. Recommendations: Provide supportive and positive academic environment for nursing student.Building mutual relationships between faculty members and their students to enhance students sharing in youth care activities.