AI RESEARCHarXiv9d ago

Measuring Positive Stress Appraisal Among Nursing Students: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Nursing Student Positive Stress Scale (NSPSS)

Yan · H. · O'Brien · A. J. · Yoon · S. H. · Shaw · V. · +2 more

Abstract

Background: Stress research in nursing education has largely focused on distress, stressors, and negative outcomes, although challenging experiences may also support motivation, confidence, learning, and growth when appraised positively. Objective: To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Nursing Student Positive Stress Scale (NSPSS). Design: A methodological instrument development and psychometric evaluation study. Methods: The NSPSS was developed using a deductive, theory-dri

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