A Correlational Study between Self-efficacy and Psychological Empowerment among Nurse Educators
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: It takes a lot to be a complete teacher. Self efficacy and psychological empowerment are found to be elements that every nurse educator requires to possess. It is not only to add as personal quality but it can influence outcome of students at large. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to i) assess the scores of general self efficacy and psychological empowerment; ii) correlate the overall scores of general self efficacy scale and psychological empowerment; iii) correlate between overall scores of general self efficacy and subscales of psychological empowerment and; iv) associate between the level of self efficacy and psychological empowerment with selected demographic variables. Methodology: The research approach adopted for the study was quantitative and research design was descriptive, correlational study of non- experimental type. The study was conducted in faculty room in college of nursing. The population comprised of all nurse educators in the said setting. A total of 39 participants were the sample size. The tools utilized for the study were General Self Efficacy Scale (GSE) to measure self efficacy. Psychological empowerment was measured using Spreitzer Psychological empowerment scale. Data was analyzed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The results demonstrated mean, mean percentage and range of GSE were 31.59, 78.97% and 18-40; and psychological empowerment were 57.03, 79.2% and 21-67, respectively. Correlation analysis showed no significance. Further, GSE with subscales of psychological empowerment also showed no significance except for self- determination that was significant (p=0.049). Association between GSE and demographic variables revealed no association except age (p=0.044), qualification (p=0.007), exercise (p=0.044), and mental strength (p=0.005). Association between psychological empowerment and demographic variables demonstrated no association except mental strength (p=0.002). Conclusion: The study finding implies to supplement faculty development programs so as to develop strong traits related to the variables of the study among nurse educators that would facilitate them to prepare students with sound knowledge and competent skills.
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Pramilaa R
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