The relationship between disability attitudes and professional values among senior nursing students: The mediating role of caring behaviors

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-27 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.07.003

Özlem Karatana Çalış RN, Necmettin Çiftçi RN, Abdullah Beyhan RN, Kamer Gür RN

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Abstract

Background

Positive attitudes toward individuals with a disability are essential for nurses to provide equitable care and reduce social inequalities. This study examined senior nursing students’ attitudes toward individuals with a disability, professional values, and the mediating role of caring behaviors in this relationship.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 709 senior nursing students. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling.

Results

Disability attitudes were positively associated with professional values (r = 0.532) and caring behaviors (r = 0.586). Caring behaviors showed a significant positive association with professional values and partially mediated the relationship between disability attitudes and professional values (indirect effect β = 0.128).

Conclusion

Caring behaviors represent a key educational mechanism through which positive disability attitudes are translated into professional values. Nursing curricula should incorporate empathy-focused and experiential learning strategies to strengthen inclusive and ethical nursing practice.

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护生残疾态度与职业价值观的关系：关怀行为的中介作用

对残疾人的积极态度对于护士提供公平的护理和减少社会不平等至关重要。本研究探讨护生对残障人士的态度、专业价值观，以及关怀行为在此关系中的中介作用。方法对709名护生进行横断面研究。数据分析采用Pearson相关、多元线性回归和结构方程模型。结果残疾态度与职业价值观（r = 0.532）、关怀行为（r = 0.586）呈正相关。关怀行为与职业价值观显著正相关，并在残疾态度与职业价值观之间起到部分中介作用（间接效应β = 0.128）。结论关爱行为是将积极的残疾态度转化为职业价值观的重要教育机制。护理课程应纳入以移情为中心和体验式学习策略，以加强包容性和道德护理实践。

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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