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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2021, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (9): 823-826.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2021.09.011

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Study on the correlation between prosocial behavior and empathy ability of higher vocational nursing students

ZHANG Lei()   

  • Online:2021-09-20 Published:2021-09-27

Abstract:

Objective To understand the status of prosocial behavior and empathy ability of higher vocational nursing students and their relationship. Methods The level of prosocial behavior and empathy ability of 455 nursing students in a vocational college in Beijing were investigated with the Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students and the Prosocial Tendencies Measure in April 2020. Results The score of prosocial behavior was(89.13±11.59);the score of empathy ability was(104.33±13.92),the score of prosocial behavior was positively correlated with empathy(r=0.723,P<0.05). Conclusion The prosocial behavior and empathy of higher vocational nursing students need to be improved. It is suggested that nursing educators should pay attention to the improvement of prosocial behavior and empathy of higher vocational nursing students.

Key words: Education,Nursing, Schools, Health Occupations, Empathy, Questionnaires, Prosocial behavior