The study was intended to define the relation between learning stress symptoms and social support system for nursing school students. One hundred and fifty seven third-year students from a female nursing college in southern Taiwan were enrolled. The data were collected by means of questionnaires regarding “life stress events”, “stress symptoms” and “social support systems”. The results induded: (1)Examinations were the most significant stress event identified by students. Other stress factors included personal relationships, time management, career planning, extracurricular activities and familial interaction. (2)The characteristics of students had no significant relationship with stress symptoms. The mean scores for social support functions, in descending order, were as follows: appraisal, tangible assistance, belonging, and self-esteem. (3)There was a significant negative correlation between scores for social support and stress symptoms. Otherwise, stress events scores correlated positively with stress symptoms. (4)Regression finding indicate that 12.4% of the variance in stress symptoms could be predicted by social support and life stress events. In conclusion, we suggested that the inclusion of courses on stress adjustment, personal interaction, time management and career planning should be considered in developing future nursing training courses.
The study was intended to define the relation between learning stress symptoms and social support system for nursing school students. One hundred and fifty seven third-year students from a female nursing college in southern Taiwan were enrolled. The data were collected by means of questionnaires regarding “life stress events”, “stress symptoms” and “social support systems”. The results induded: (1)Examinations were the most significant stress event identified by students. Other stress factors included personal relationships, time management, career planning, extracurricular activities and familial interaction. (2)The characteristics of students had no significant relationship with stress symptoms. The mean scores for social support functions, in descending order, were as follows: appraisal, tangible assistance, belonging, and self-esteem. (3)There was a significant negative correlation between scores for social support and stress symptoms. Otherwise, stress events scores correlated positively with stress symptoms. (4)Regression finding indicate that 12.4% of the variance in stress symptoms could be predicted by social support and life stress events. In conclusion, we suggested that the inclusion of courses on stress adjustment, personal interaction, time management and career planning should be considered in developing future nursing training courses.