A Study to Assess the Interpersonal and Social Adaptation and Coping Strategies in Transition to College by First-Year Nursing Students of a Selected Nursing College, Coimbatore
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https://doi.org/10.37628/ijchn.v2i2.1383Abstract
Entering a college is an important phase in adulthood. Opportunities and challenges await them. When they are unable to adapt to such a change, issues regarding studies and other aspects arise. In a study by Mathew (2017), it reveals that first-year students have poor coping strategy and increased stress level. Descriptive research design was used to find out the interpersonal adaptation and coping strategies in transition to college by first-year nursing students. A convenient sample of 100 students was taken, and behavior and psychological adaptation and coping strategies questionnaire were used as the tool. Findings reveal that11% of respondents had good interpersonal support, 80% had moderate interpersonal support and only 9% of them had poor interpersonal support. 9% of respondents had good social support, 83% had moderate social support and only 8% of them had poor social support. 13% of respondents had good coping style, 80%of them had moderate coping style and only 7% of them had poor coping style. Hence, good behavioral, psychological and the coping strategies are essential in assisting undergraduate students to meet the challenges present in today’s healthcare environment. Nurses need to equip themselves and be prepared when needed.
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