Effect of trauma severity on stress management among first-year nursing students in earthquake zones: A multicenter study
Current Psychology, cilt.44, sa.18, ss.15330-15339, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 18
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12144-025-08244-6
- Dergi Adı: Current Psychology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, BIOSIS, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Psycinfo
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.15330-15339
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Earthquake, Education, Nursing student, Stress management, Trauma
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In regions affected by earthquakes, psychological evaluation of first-year students is essential for ensuring the smooth progression of the educational process. This study aimed to determine the impact of trauma severity on stress management among first-year nursing students in the earthquake region following the February 6, 2023, earthquake in Turkey. A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 485 first-year undergraduate nursing students who began their studies in 11 earthquake-affected provinces in Turkey following the February 6, 2023, earthquake. The study took place during the 2023–2024 academic year. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. A weak but statistically significant negative correlation was observed between students’ post-earthquake trauma levels and their stress management scores (r = −.162; p <.001). The standardized regression coefficient was highest for the affective subscale (β = − 0.650), followed by the emotional limitation subscale (β = − 0.165). Together, these variables accounted for 5% of the total variance in stress management (R =.050; R² = 0.050; p <.001).The findings indicated that as students’ levels of post-earthquake trauma increased, their use of coping strategies decreased, with affective and emotional responses identified as predictors of stress management.