The Effect of Social Responsibility and Career Resilience on Career Preparation Behavior among Nursing Students

Objectives This study was attempted to identify the levels of social responsibility, career resilience, and career preparation behavior of nursing students and the relationships between them, as well as the influencing factors on career preparation behavior. Methods In this study, data were collected from 143 nursing students at three college from April 1 to May 31, 2024, and Data were analyzed using a t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients and hierarchical regression analysis. Results The mean score of the social responsibility was 3.58, career resilience was 3.66 and career preparation behavior was 3.44. There was a significant positive correlation between social responsibility(r=.714, p<.001), career resilience(r=.741, p<.001) and career preparation behavior. Factors that have a positive influence on career preparation behavior were regular exercise(β=.14, p=.008), social responsibility(β=.35, p<.001), and career resilience(β=.43, p<.001) and the explanatory power of these variables was 62.5%. Conclusions Through this study, factors affecting the career preparation behavior of nursing students were identified. In order to improve career preparation behavior, we propose development and support of community-based social participation or ethical sensitivity improvement programs, nursing academic seminars, mentoring programs, and individualized professor counseling guidance.