Factors Influencing Quality of Life among First Year Nursing Students Boromrajonnani College of Nursing, Southern Region, Praboromarajchanok Institute

Abstract

          The aim of this predictive study was to investigate the quality of life and factors predicting the quality of life among first-year nursing students at Boromrajonnani College of Nursing, Southern Region, Praboromarajchanok Institute. A sample are first-year nursing students at Boromrajonnani College of Nursing, Southern Region, Praboromarajchanok Institute of 176 students was chosen for the study. The questionnaire's used were the Personal Factors Questionnaire, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Department of Mental Health Stress Scale. The questionnaire's reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, yielding values of 0.92, 0.93, 0.87, and 0.95, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that: 1) Overall student had low levels of stress (M = 2.46, SD = 1.09), and a good quality of life (M = 3.73,      SD = 0.98). 2) The study revealed that social support from teachers and stress level were significant predictors of the quality of life of first-year nursing students. These two factors explained 24.30 percent of the variance (R² = 0.243).

             Therefore, higher education institutions should develop a model for providing care and consultation to first-year nursing students of advisors, lecturers, and instructors. Having the support of family nearby, feeling nurtured, secure, and easily accessible, can adapt to the changing environment, and the teaching and learning that is different from secondary school reduces stress levels and improves the quality of life for students.