Research Article

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSING STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLINICAL PRACTICE AND THEIR PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY DURING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Volume: 6 Number: 3 November 28, 2025
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSING STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLINICAL PRACTICE AND THEIR PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY DURING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards clinical practice and their perceived self-efficacy in physical examination. Methods: The descriptive and correlational study was conducted in the nursing faculty of a state university. The sample consisted of 219 nursing students. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Attitudes Toward Clinical Practice Scale for Nursing Students, and Perceived Self-Efficacy in Physical Examination Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Students. Ethics committee and institutional permission were obtained for the study. Number, percentage, mean, independent groups t-test, oneway ANOVA, Tukey and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis. Results: The mean total score of the Perceived Self-Efficacy in Physical Examination Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Students was 2.52±0.47, and the mean total score of the Attitude Towards Clinical Practice Scale for Nursing Students was 104.68±16.85. A very weak significant relationship was found between the scales (r=0.205). Conclusion: In the study, students' attitudes towards clinical practice and perceived self-efficacy in physical examination were found to be above average. In addition, students with more positive attitudes towards clinical practice had higher self-efficacy in physical examination. It is recommended to focus more on clinical practice and increase mentoring support in nursing education.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nurse Education , Fundamentals of Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

November 28, 2025

Submission Date

December 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 4, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Güney, A., & Su, S. (2025). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSING STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLINICAL PRACTICE AND THEIR PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY DURING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, 6(3), 397-404. https://doi.org/10.70813/ssd.1606285