Positive Psychology Interventions – A Mean Enhancing Self Esteem of Nursing Students

Author Name: Lt Col Indira Das, Lt Rameshwari and Lt Parneet Kaur

Volume: 02/01

Country: INDIA

DOI NO.: 03.2024-87256478 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2024-87256478/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1 Professor & HOD, Dept of Mental Health Nursing, CON, Command Hospital, Lucknow, India.
2 Nursing Officer, Command Hospital, Lucknow, India.
3 Nursing Officer, Command Hospital, Lucknow, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Low self-esteem is a prevalent issue among nursing students, affecting approximately 60% of individuals. This problem can be attributed to various factors, including personal traits, the attitudes of teachers and other healthcare team members, and the learning environment. Positive Psychology offers a promising approach to enhancing self-esteem and fostering feelings of empowerment in this population. Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test study was conducted with 140 nursing students using convenient sampling at a college in Lucknow. The study aimed to assess the factors associated with self-esteem levels and evaluate the effectiveness of Positive Psychology interventions. Results: The study found that a lack of opportunity for decision-making in clinical settings was the most common factor contributing to low self-esteem among nursing students. Following the Positive Psychology intervention, the mean self-esteem scores significantly increased compared to before the intervention. Conclusion: The findings suggest that Positive Psychology interventions are highly effective in improving the self-esteem of nursing students.

Key words: Positive Psychology Interventions, Self-esteem, Nursing Student