Assertiveness Training Program on Self-esteem and Locus of Control among Nursing Internship Students | ||||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Article 9, Volume 13, Issue 51, May 2025, Page 87-97 PDF (740.84 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.379834.2068 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Eman Mohamed Ahmed Elshazly   1; Sayeda Mohamed Mohamed 2; Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz3; Eman Mahmoud Seif El-Nasr 4
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| 1Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty in Nursing, South Vally University, Qena, Egypt | ||||
| 2Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| 3Assistant professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| 4Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Misr University for Science and Technology | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background "Internship period is very crucial for every intern nursing student as it presents the first contact with reality and helps in shaping and enhancing their clinical skills and experiences. Aims: Evaluated the efficacy of assertiveness training program on self-esteem and locus of control among nursing internship students. Methods: Quazi experimental designed was conducted in south valley, Egypt, involving 60 internes nursing students. The experimental group received assertive techniques including behavioral techniques and cognitive techniques. Tools: Tools 1: It consisted of Part 1: Socio demographic data form: Part 2: General Locus of Control Scale and Tools 2: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) at baseline and post-intervention. Results: Post-intervention, the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in locus of control scores and an increase in self-esteem. Greater reduction in post external locus of control among experimental group. A significant positive correlation between locus of control and self-esteem among internship students. The control group showed no significant changes. Conclusion The assertive training program significantly enhanced self-esteem and locus of control, supporting its integration into orientation training of internship period. Recommendation: The assertive program serves as an effective and practical tool for boosting self-esteem and locus of control. Program's effectiveness and cost-efficiency, making it a valuable and accessible approach for fostering assertiveness in interns. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Assertiveness; Tnternes nurses; Locus of control & Self-esteem | ||||
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