How academic pressure drives dropout intentions: The mediating roles of life satisfaction and stress in nursing students

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.11.006

Leodoro J. Labrague RN, DM, PHD, CNE , Rheajane A. Rosales RN, DM, PhD , Dolores L. Arteche RN, DNS , Maria Caroline Santos , Nemia De Leon Calimbas , Begonia C. Yboa RN, MAN , Jeanette B. Sabio RN, MAN , Charmaine R. Quiña RN, MAN , Lawrence Quincy Quiño RN, MSN , Mary Ann Apacible RN, MAN

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Abstract

Background

Nursing education is characterized by intense academic pressure, which may impact students’ well-being and academic success. The mechanisms through which academic pressure influences dropout intention in nursing students remain unknown.

Aim

This study investigated the serial mediating effects of life satisfaction and stress in the relationship between academic pressure and dropout intention among nursing students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was used in this study. A total of 977 prelicensure nursing students from three nursing schools in the Philippines participated in the study.

Results

Academic pressure was moderately prevalent among nursing students, with senior-year students reporting lower pressure compared to first and second year students. Academic pressure was positively associated with dropout intention and stress, and negatively associated with life satisfaction. Serial multiple mediation analysis revealed significant indirect effects of academic pressure on dropout intention through life satisfaction and stress.

Conclusion

Increased academic pressure was associated with reduced life satisfaction, which in turn was linked to high stress levels, ultimately leading to an increased intention to drop out among nursing students.

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty