FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LEVEL OF DEPRESSION AMONG FRESHMAN NURSING STUDENTS

Authors

  • Magdalena IORGA “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Diana MURARU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Camelia SOPONARU University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Iasi
  • F.D. PETRARIU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Keywords:

NURSING STUDENTS, DEPRESSION, EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION, PERSONALITY TRAITS, JOB SATISFACTION

Abstract

Aim: To identify the level of depression among nursing students and the factors that influence it. Material and methods: A group of 89 nursing students were included in the research. Socio-demographic data (age, sex, marital status, and experience as a nurse) and four instruments were used (The Beck Depression Inventory, Eysenck Personality Inventory, The Maslach Burnout Inventory and The Job Satisfaction Scale) to identify the level of depression, burnout, the personality traits, job satisfaction scores and the relationship between the considered variables. Data have been processed using SPSS 17. Results and discussion: Almost 20% of first-year nursing students have symptoms of depression, ranging from mild to severe. Significant statistical correlations were identified between depression and age, experience as a nurse, emotional exhaustion, introversion, emotional instability and job satisfaction. Conclusions: Melancholic individuals are more prone to depression than other temperaments. The more emotionally exhausted individuals are, the higher their chances are of developing depression. Emotional instability is increasing the risks of depression.

Author Biographies

  • Magdalena IORGA, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

  • Diana MURARU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

  • Camelia SOPONARU, University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Iasi

    Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

  • F.D. PETRARIU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

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2017-12-22

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Vol. 121 No. 4 (2017): The Medical-Surgical Journal

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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - LABORATORY

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