Examining the Relationship Between Nursing Students’ Belief in a Just World and Their Attitudes Towards Death

The belief in a just world is a mindset that facilitates our ability to cope with life events by fostering a sense of control. Nursing students' beliefs in a just world and their attitudes towards death can influence how they will care for their patients. The intent of this descriptive and cros...

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Published in:Omega: Journal of Death and Dying 2024-05, Vol.89 (1), p.5-20
Main Authors: Ulaş Karaahmetoğlu, Gülşen, Durmus Iskender, Mahinur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitudes
Cross-Sectional Studies
Curricula
Curriculum
Data
Death & dying
Humans
Just world beliefs
Life events
Medical education
Nursing
Patients
Sense of control
Students
Students, Nursing
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The belief in a just world is a mindset that facilitates our ability to cope with life events by fostering a sense of control. Nursing students' beliefs in a just world and their attitudes towards death can influence how they will care for their patients. The intent of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship between nursing students and their beliefs in a just world and their attitudes towards death. Quantitative data was collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, the Belief in a Just World Scale, and the Attitude towards Death Scale. The sample included 270 participants. It was determined that as nursing students’ beliefs in a just world increased, they developed positive attitudes towards death. It is recommended that discussions on the subject should be included in the education curriculum to increase nursing students' beliefs in a just world and their awareness about death.
ISSN:0030-2228
1541-3764
DOI:10.1177/00302228221116524