Mediating Effect of Psychological Capital in the Link Between Loneliness and College Adjustment Among Nursing Students
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| ID | 22006142 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Sehoon Kim (0000-0002-6345-7433, Chonnam National University), Young-Ran Kweon (0000-0002-4885-4238, Chonnam National University, autor correspondente) |
| Ano | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Fascículo | 1 |
| Data de publicação | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Editora | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251411518 |
| OpenAlex | W7125974619 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referências citadas | 35 |
Loneliness is a common issue among university students, particularly in demanding academic environments such as nursing education. Although previous studies have examined the impact of loneliness on student well-being, limited research has explored the underlying psychological mechanisms that buffer this relationship. To address this gap, this study investigated the mediating role of positive psychological capital (PsyCap) in the relationship between loneliness and college adjustment among nursing students in South Korea. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 188 undergraduate nursing students from two universities. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation, multiple regression, and Hayes’ PROCESS macro (Model 4) with 10,000 bootstrapped samples. Results indicated that loneliness was significantly and negatively associated with both PsyCap and college adjustment. Mediation analysis confirmed that PsyCap partially mediated the relationship between loneliness and college adjustment (indirect effect β = −.35, 95% CI [−.52, −.21]). This study highlights the importance of fostering internal psychological strengths alongside social support systems in nursing education. Enhancing PsyCap through interventions such as resilience training or peer mentoring may help mitigate these effects. Future research should employ longitudinal or experimental designs to better establish causal relationships
Loneliness · Mediation · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Social support · Structural equation modeling · Health disparities and outcomes · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Psychological Capital
Emotional, Social, and Academic Adjustment of College Students
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Psychological resilience, coping behaviours and social support among health care workers during the Covid‐19 pandemic
Measuring adjustment to college.
Loneliness, common mental disorders and suicidal behavior
A Meta-Analysis of College Students' Physical Activity Behaviors
The development and resulting performance impact of positive psychological capital
Meta‐analysis of the impact of positive psychological capital on employee attitudes, behaviors, and performance
Rapid Systematic Review
Ucla Loneliness Scale (Version 3)
Factors that Influence Persistence Among Undergraduate Students
Loneliness at Universities
Conservation of resources
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