Mind Over Matter: A Comprehensive Review of Academic Anxiety, Psychological Constructs, and Interventions in Nursing Education

International Journal of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 12 - 36

Published: March 14, 2025

Purpose: This comprehensive review investigates the frequency and effects of academic anxiety among nursing students across diverse educational settings demographics. It examines various psychological constructs associated with anxiety. Furthermore, it reviews existing interventions, aiming to propose evidence-based recommendations identify research gaps, particularly within Indian scienario. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopts a systematic methodology., drawing insights from 86 references sourced different databases including ProQuest, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research Gate, Science Direct Wiley Online Library, University repositories. Finding/Result: reveals high prevalence students, contributing factors such as pressure, clinical practical factors. Key like low self-efficacy, locus control, perfectionism, emotional intelligence, etc. are significantly correlated increased Various Psychological interventions applied, notably CBT, mindfulness techniques, relaxation methods have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing enhancing performance. finding highlights, that there is scarcity longitudinal studies specific intervention-based research, indicating critical gap context. Originality/Value: synthesizes on bridging theoretical applications. offers for educators, mental health professionals, policymakers enhance students’ performance well-being. paper also outlines future agendas, emphasizing need culturally relevant studies. Paper Type: Review Article

Language: Английский

Building better learners: exploring positive emotions and life satisfaction as keys to academic engagement

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: March 21, 2025

Purpose This study investigates the relationships between positive emotions, life satisfaction, and academic engagement (absorption, vigor, dedication) among undergraduates. Drawing on broaden-and-build theory, research aims to clarify how emotions influence engagement, both directly indirectly, through enhanced satisfaction. Methods A total of 335 university students (197 female, 138 male) from four universities in southern Sichuan, China, participated research. Data were collected three online self-report questionnaires measuring engagement. Findings The results demonstrate that have significant direct effects satisfaction Furthermore, mediated relationship highlighting crucial roles enhancing student involvement. Significance Examine affect Chinese universities, underscoring importance cultivating atmosphere for personal wellbeing success. findings also reinforce Broaden Build showing as essential resources development.

Language: Английский