The Influence of Nursing Students' Grit, Positive Psychological Capital, and Stress Coping on Adjustment to College Life

Objectives This study is a descriptive research study to understand the factors that affect college life adaptation of nursing students' grit, positive psychological capital, and stress response. Methods A study was conducted with 148 third- and fourth-year nursing students who have clinical practice experience. The data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 26.0, employing frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation, Independent t-test, One-way ANOVA, Scheffé's test, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and Multiple linear regression analysis. Results The factors influencing the adaptation to college life among the subjects were found to be statistically significant in the following order: hope (β=1.125, p<.001), persistent effort (β=.724, p=.005), seeking social support (β=.439, p=.015), and optimism (β=.134, p=.032). The regression model derived from the analysis was significant (F=35.990, p<.001) and explained 70.4% of the variance. Conclusions Based on this study, improvement measures should be sought for successful college life adaptation by activating practical educational programs that can strengthen positive psychological capital and grit and counseling and support systems that can properly use stress response.