Perceived Social Support Promotes Nursing Students’ Psychological Wellbeing: Explained With Self-Compassion and Professional Self-Concept

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Authors

Lu Zhou · Yunnan University

Khunanan Sukpasjaroen · Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok

Yuming Wu · Yunnan University

Gao Liu · Yunnan University

Thitinan Chankoson · Srinakharinwirot University

Enli Cai · Yunnan University

Abstract

There is a pathway of self-compassion and professional self-concept through which perceived social support may improve PWB. Also, improving nursing students' perceived social support, self-compassion and professional self-concept are beneficial for promoting their mental health. It is meaningful for nursing educators to take measures to develop nursing students' PWB and enhance their professional self-concept.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Frontiers in Psychology

Volume 13, pp. 835134-835134

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.835134

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