Examination of Altruism and Compassionate Communication Levels in Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, cilt.39, sa.1, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/scs.70004
- Dergi Adı: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
- Anahtar Kelimeler: altruism, communication, compassion, nursing student
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of altruism and compassionate communication among nursing students and to identify the relationship between these concepts. Background: Altruism and compassionate communication are critical components in the nursing profession. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study, carried out in a nursing school (326 nursing students) between January and March 2023. The STROBE checklist was utilised for reporting. Results: In this study, the average score on the Altruism Scale was 63.22 ± 8.46, and the average score on the Compassionate Communication Scale was 90.66 ± 14.98. Additionally, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the scores of the Altruism Scale and the Compassionate Communication Scale (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Based on these findings, it is recommended that altruism and compassion, given their positive relationship, be emphasised in the education process and that the practice of these values be reinforced among students.