Association between professional identity, positive mental character and humanistic caring ability in Chinese clinical nursing students (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Humanistic caring ability is one of the core abilities that nurses need to possess. There are few studies on the influential factors that impact humanistic caring ability in clinical nursing students, and on the association between professional identity, positive mental character and humanistic caring ability. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the association between professional identity, positive mental character and humanistic caring ability in Chinese clinical nursing students. METHODS The study was a cross-sectional survey. Of 981 clinical nursing students were recruited from hospitals in Changsha, Hunan, China. Self-administered questionnaires were completed, including Humanistic Caring Ability of Nursing Undergraduates Assessment Scale(HCANU), Professional Identity Scale for Nurse Students(PIQNS) and Positive Mental Characters Scale for Chinese College Students(PMCS-CCS). In this study, the level of nursing students’ humanistic caring ability was identified. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out to identify the association between professional identity, positive mental characters and humanistic caring ability for nursing students. Liner regression analysis was performed with humanistic caring ability as the outcome variable in order to confirm factors associated with humanistic caring ability. RESULTS A total of 981 clinical nursing students was recruited. The mean scores of nursing students’ humanistic caring ability, professional identity and positive mental character were 125.94±21.19, 62.32±11.23, 233.18±38.59, respectively. The Pearson correlation results showed that professional identity (r = 0.578, P < 0.001) and positive mental character (r = 0.655, P < 0.001) were significantly associated with humanistic caring ability. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that education (β = -0.161, P=0.009), three dimensions of professional self-image (β = 0.271, P=0.028), career choice independence (β = 0.228, P<0.001), and social comparison and self-reflection (β = -0.102, P=0.018) in their professional identity as well as three dimensions of courage (β = 0.269, P=0.024), humanity (β = 0.303, P=0.001 ), justice (β = 0.0.253, P=0.004 ) and transcendence (β= 0.004, P=0.036) in positive mental character were found to be independent predictors of humanistic caring ability. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates a significant association between professional identity, positive mental character and humanistic caring ability in clinical nursing students. These results suggest that professional identity and positive mental character are important considerations in the development, implementation and evaluation of humanistic caring ability interventions.

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Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Tampilan Museum dan Manajemen Koleksi Terhadap Kepuasan Wisatawan Monumen Yogya Kembali

Media Wisata ◽

10.36276/mws.v14i2.255 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Tuti Panghastuti Panghastuti

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Service Quality ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Collection Management ◽

Local Economies ◽

Tourist Attractions ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Positive Effect

Museums are more important than ever before. They play a substantial role in people‟s leisure activities and belong to one of the most important tourist attractions. The visitors have a strong effect on local economies, especially in touristic locations. Not surprisingly therefore more and more museums are founded usually in spectacular buildings. This research employs three dimensions of service quality to understand the factors underlying tourist satisfaction of „Monumen Yogya Kembali‟.These dimensions investigated are namely Service Quality, The Appearance of the Museum and Collection Management. Sampling has been conducted at the Monumen Yogya Kembali between October 12- 25th 2015. Convenient random sampling has been employed to 100 respondents. Through a 4 point Likert-type scale, tourists‟ expectations of a perfect service provider have been compared with the practices of Monumen Yogya Kembali to determine if there are any gaps. Service Quality, the Appearance of the Museum, and Collection Management‟ has been analyzed together with its effects on tourist‟ satisfaction through regression analysis. Linear regression analysis is conducted to test the research model. The regressionmodel that explains the satisfaction variable via Service Quality, the Appearance of the Museum, and Collection Management factors is tested. Accordingly, the tested regression model is meaningful (F: 34,651, p < 0.001) and independent variables can explain the50,5% of the change in the satisfaction variable. Closer analysis of the model parameterssuggests Service Quality, the Appearance of the Museum, and Collection Management variables have a significantly positive effect on satisfaction.

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The Examination of the laboratory anxiety, state and trait anxiety of university students in high voltage laboratory

Journal of Human Sciences ◽

10.14687/jhs.v13i2.3922 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 3439

Author(s):

İbrahim Güneş ◽

Zeliha Özsoy Güneş

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Trait Anxiety ◽

High Voltage ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

The State ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Anxiety State ◽

Electronic Engineering ◽

State And Trait Anxiety

With this study were aimed the investigation of the state and trait anxiety levels of Electric-Electronic Engineering students on High Voltage Laboratory anxiety. This research is designed as relational scanning model. The samples of the study comprised 113 students from Electric-Electronic Engineering in Engineering Faculty. In the study; “High Voltage Laboratory Anxiety Scale” with three factors which was developed by Güneş and Özsoy-Güneş (2015) and “The State and Trait Anxiety Scale” was developed by Spielberger and his colleagues (1970), adapted to Turkish by Öner and Le Compte (1985) are used as tool of data collection. In order to analyze the data, SPSS 20.00, Pearson correlation coefficient techniques and regression analysis techniques are used. At the end of the study, between all scales has a positive relation. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the trait anxiety and laboratory anxiety of students has been found to be effective on the state anxiety of students.

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The Charles Darwin University vHospital®

Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces in Higher Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-114-0.ch014 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 219-241

Author(s):

Gylo (Julie) Hercelinskyj ◽

Beryl McEwan

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Professional Identity ◽

Charles Darwin ◽

Nursing Program ◽

Future Research ◽

First Year ◽

Learning Space ◽

Innovative Teaching ◽

Undergraduate Nursing ◽

Clinical Nursing

This chapter presents an overview of an innovative teaching approach in an undergraduate nursing degree at Charles Darwin University (CDU). The authors describe the development and initial integration into the first year clinical nursing subject of a virtual learning space using a case-based approach to address some of the issues associated with an externalised Bachelor of Nursing program. In addition, the use of the CDU vHospital® in supporting early role socialisation into nursing and professional identity of first year nursing students will be explored. The findings and outcomes of formal and informal evaluations of the resource are also presented. Lastly, the authors identify recommendations for future development and areas for potential future research.

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Analysing Enabling Factors Affecting the On-site Productivity in Indian Construction Industry

Periodica Polytechnica Architecture ◽

10.3311/ppar.12710 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 185-193 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Saurav Dixit

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Reliability Analysis ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Research Paper ◽

Site Productivity ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Construction Productivity

The growth in construction productivity is low and do not continue for a long span of time. The purpose of the present research paper is to analyse the factors affecting on-site construction productivity in Indian construction industry. The tools used for the analysis are reliability analysis to check the consistency of the data, Pearson correlation analysis to mathematically validate the factor analysis, and linear regression analysis to propose a framework of factors affecting construction productivity. The findings of the reliability analysis concludes that the all the factors having a value of more than 0.67, which is considered to be good for the study, and the findings of the study conclude that the most significant 3 attributes grouped in linear regression analysis change in scope (R2), revision in drawings (R15), and response to change orders (R3) having maximum impact over the construction productivity. The research paper attempts to provide an insight and better understanding of the factors affecting on-site construction productivity in India and the ways and means to control and improve construction productivity of construction projects."This paper is the revised version of the paper that has been published in the proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2018: Dixit, S., Mandal, S. N., Thanikal, J. V, & Saurabh, K. (2018). Critical Analysis of Factors Affecting the on-site Productivity in Indian Construction Industry, (July), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.3311/CCC2018-006"

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Community health worker motivation to perform systematic household contact tuberculosis investigation in a high burden metropolitan district in South Africa

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-020-05612-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gladys Kigozi ◽

Christo Heunis ◽

Michelle Engelbrecht

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Community Health ◽

Health Workers ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Household Contact ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Free State ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Team Commitment

Abstract Background South Africa faces a chronic shortage of professional health workers. Accordingly, community health workers (CHWs) are being employed to mitigate the ongoing health workforce deficiencies. As increased access to quality service delivery hinges upon their motivation, this study explored CHWs’ motivation to deliver systematic household contact tuberculosis (TB) investigation (SHCI). Methods In 2017, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among CHWs in the Mangaung Metropolitan District, Free State Province. Exploratory factor analysis was performed on a 30-item scale to determine the dimensions underlying CHW motivation. Items with factor loadings of 0.4 and above were retained. Descriptive and inferential analyses were used to determine CHW motivation levels. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to investigate the determinants of CHW motivation. Results Out of 235 participants, 89.2% were female. Participants’ median age was 39 (inter-quartile range: 33–45) years. CHW motivation was defined by 16 items across three dimensions — intrinsic job satisfaction, burnout and team commitment, together explaining 56.04% of the total variance. The derived scale showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.81), with a mean motivation score of 52.26 (standard deviation [sd]: 5.86) out of 64. Statistically significant differences were observed between formal CHWs — those with at least phase 1 standardised accredited training, and informal CHWs — those without such accredited training regarding team commitment scores (17.82 [sd: 2.48] vs. 17.07 [sd: 2.82]; t(233) = 2.157; p = 0.013). CHW age (β = 0.118, p = 0.029), location (β = 1.737, p = 0.041), length of service (β = − 0.495, p < 0.001), attendance of TB SHCI training (β = 1.809, p = 0.036), and TB SHCI competence (β = 0.706, p < 0.001), contributed statistically significantly to CHW motivation. Conclusion CHW motivation to perform TB SHCI was both intrinsic and extrinsic. The high overall mean score implies that the CHWs were well-motivated to perform TB SHCI. To ensure sustained improved access to quality TB SHCI service provision, programme managers in the Free State and similar settings could potentially use the tool derived from this study to monitor and inform CHW motivation interventions. Interventions should pay close attention to the CHWs’ formalisation, competence and training.

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Cephalometric Floating Norms as a Guide toward a Harmonious Individual Craniofacial Pattern among Filipinos

The Angle Orthodontist ◽

10.2319/091408-478r.1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 79 (6) ◽

pp. 1162-1168 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Marian Almyra Sevilla-Naranjilla ◽

Ingrid Rudzki-Janson

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Standard Error ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Regression Equations ◽

Correlated Variables ◽

The Individual

Abstract Objective: To construct a harmony box based on correlated cephalometric variables, which may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool in orthodontic treatment planning, by analyzing the harmonious relationships of existing individual craniofacial patterns among Filipinos. Materials and Methods: Eighty-one subjects, 37 females and 44 males, were selected from the student population of a University according to established inclusion criteria. Five cephalometric angular measurements were obtained and digitized. Pearson correlation coefficients described the high association among the five variables. The bivariate linear regression analysis was used to construct a harmony box, which contained the cephalometric floating norms of the five correlated variables. Multiple regression analysis and the standard error of the estimate were calculated to construct the harmony schema, which describes the individual craniofacial pattern. Results: Correlations between the five variables were significant at .001 and .05 levels. Linear regression equations with corresponding r2 and standard error of the estimate (SE) were illustrated as the harmony box. The multiple correlation coefficient R, the adjusted R2, and the SE when one of the five measured variables was predicted from the remaining four by means of a multiple regression analysis were displayed as the harmony schema. Conclusion: The cephalometric floating norms describing the individual craniofacial pattern among Filipinos were established based on five correlated variables in the form of a harmony box.

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Association of Serum Adropin Concentrations with Diabetic Nephropathy

Mediators of Inflammation ◽

10.1155/2016/6038261 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Wenchao Hu ◽

Li Chen

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Diabetic Nephropathy ◽

Energy Homeostasis ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Regulatory Protein ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Lower Serum ◽

Urine Albumin

Objective. Adropin is a newly identified regulatory protein encoded by the Enho gene and is critically involved in energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. This study aims to determine the correlation of serum adropin concentrations with diabetic nephropathy (DN).Methods. This study consisted of 245 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and 81 healthy subjects. Then T2DM patients were divided into normoalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, and macroalbuminuria subgroups based on urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR).Results. T2DM patients showed significantly lower serum adropin concentrations than those in the controls. T2DM patients with macroalbuminuria had significantly decreased serum adropin concentrations compared with the other three groups. In addition, T2DM patients with microalbuminuria showed lower serum adropin concentrations than those in patients with normoalbuminuria. Logistic regression analysis showed that serum adropin was correlated with decreased risk of developing T2DM and DN. Pearson correlation analysis indicated that serum adropin was negatively correlated with body mass index (BMI), blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and ACR and positively correlated with glomerular filtration rate. Furthermore, multiple linear regression analysis showed that BMI and ACR were negatively correlated with serum adropin levels.Conclusion. Serum adropin concentrations are negatively associated with renal function. Adropin may be implicated in the pathogenesis of DN development.

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Production Analysis of Green Mussel (Perna viridis) in Lampung Province

e-Jurnal Rekayasa dan Teknologi Budidaya Perairan ◽

10.23960/jrtbp.v8i2.p975-984 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 975

Author(s):

Sulvina Sulvina ◽

Zainal Abidin ◽

Supono Supono

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Perna Viridis ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Cultivation Process ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

This study was conducted to find out factors affecting and level of mussel production, level of efficiency of using the tools and materials in cultivation process and whether the cultivation of mussels in Pasaran. This study was analyzed using Cobb-Douglass. The study were analyzed in quantitative descriptive, multiple linear regression analysis, and analysis of efficiency. The dependent variable (Y) is the result of production of green mussels cultivation and free variables are the number of bamboos (X 1), the amount of strap (X2), grouper (X3) and labor (X4). Mussel fisherman in Pasaran NPM with Px calculated to obtain the level of efficiency of each factors of production in messels cultivation. Studies show that the most influential factors production are variable bamboo, rope and labor. While the results of analysis the level of efficiency of using tools and materials is not efficient. The number of bamboo and labor should be reduced, because it tends to be a waste and not profitable either technically or economically. The value of the return to scale of 1.22 showed cultivation mussels are on increasing return to scale.

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Age, Gender, Attitudes and Motivation as Predictors of Willingness to Listen in L2

Advances in Language and Literary Studies ◽

10.7575/aiac.alls.v.10n.4p.72 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 72

Author(s):

Ahmet Selçuk Akdemir

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Personal Variables ◽

Meaningful Relationship ◽

Gender And Age ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship ◽

Attitude And Motivation

The aim of the current research is to investigate the relationship between the attitudes and motivation of EFL learners and their willingness to listen (WTL); possible effects of age and gender on EFL learners’ WTL, attitude and motivation. A quantitative study was designed in which 239 participants, intermediate level EFL learners at a public university, took a set of instruments, namely a reduced version of the AMTB, mini-AMTB, and WTL scale in Likert type. The participants were also asked to specify their gender and age during data collection procedure. Data was analysed using SPSS 24.0. Percentage and frequency analyses, independent samples t-test, Kruskal Wallis H test, Pearson correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis were employed in data analysis phase. The results of the study showed that gender affects EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation while age has no effect on attitudes and motivation; also it was found that there is a positive and meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL scores of the participants. According to the findings of the current study the predictive power of mini-AMTB of WTL has been found statistically meaningful. The findings have revealed that there is a positive and meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL scores of the participants. Gender affects EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation as female participants’ mini-AMTB scores were found higher than those of male participants. Also a meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL has been found according to regression analysis. The paper concludes with implications for further research to investigate the WTL in various contexts with other personal variables.

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COVID-19 vaccine confidence and hesitancy among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional survey from a MERS-CoV experienced nation

10.1101/2020.12.09.20246447 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mazin Barry ◽

Mohamad-Hani Temsah ◽

Abdullah Alhuzaimi ◽

Nurah Alamro ◽

Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Vaccine Safety ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

To Receive

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to identify COVID-19 vaccine perception, acceptance, confidence, hesitancy, and barriers among healthcare workers (HCW).MethodsAn online national cross-sectional pilot-validated questionnaire was self-administered by HCW in Saudi Arabia, a nation with MERS-CoV experience. The main outcome variable was HCW’s acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine candidates. The associated factors of vaccination acceptance were identified through a logistic regression analysis and the level of anxiety using generalized anxiety disorder 7.ResultOut of 1512 HCWs who completed the study questionnaire—944 (62.4%) women and 568 (37.6%) men—1058 (70%) were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Logistic regression analysis revealed that male HCWs (ORa=1.551, 95% CI: 1.122–2.144), HCWs who believe in vaccine safety (ORa=2.151; 95% CI:1.708–2.708), HCWs who believe that COVID vaccines are the most likely way to stop the pandemic (ORa=1.539; 95% CI: 1.259–1.881), and HCWs who rely on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for COVID 19 updates (ORa=1.505, 95% CI: 1.125–2.013) were significantly associated with reporting willingness to be vaccinated. However, HCWs who believed vaccines were rushed without evidence-informed testing were found to be 60% less inclined to accept COVID-19 vaccines (ORa=0.394, 95% CI: 0.298– 0.522).ConclusionMost HCWs are willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines once available; yet, satisfactoriness of COVID-19 vaccination among HCWs is crucial because health professionals’ knowledge and confidence toward vaccines are important determining factors for their own vaccine acceptance and recommendation to their patients.

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