Academic Support, Locus of Control and Achievement among Postgraduate Nursing Students

Mohamed, Asmaa M.; El- Sayed, Karima A.; Ramadan, Amal H. Abou; El Saeed, Zohor Z.

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2023.306364

Academic Support, Locus of Control and Achievement among Postgraduate Nursing Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

² Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University.

³ Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

⁴ lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University.

10.21608/tsnj.2023.306364

Abstract

Background: Postgraduate nursing students to complete their studies efficiently need effective
academic support. Therefore, the Faculty of Nursing must provide a supportive environment to
all nursing students and control their studies for better academic achievement. Aim: To assess
the academic support, locus of control and achievement among postgraduate nursing students.
Research design: A descriptive correlation design was used. Setting: The study was conducted
in all departments of Faculty of Nursing at Tanta University. Subjects: All (N=161)
postgraduate nursing students who are enrolled in a credit hours system. Tools: Three tools were
used to collect the data, Perceived Academic Support Scale, Academic Locus of Control, and
Student Achievement. Results: The majority of the postgraduate nursing students had high
perception level of academic support and internal academic locus of control. Nearly one third of
the postgraduate nursing students had very good (B). Conclusion: There was a highly
statistically significant correlation between postgraduate nursing students' perception of
academic support and their academic locus of control, while no statistically significant
correlation between them and academic achievement. Recommendations: Conduct training
sessions and workshops for faculty staff regularly to foster their role in supporting students
academically. Make an orientation program for new faculty staff regarding effective
characteristics and behaviors that students perceived as important.