Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree and relation of gratitude disposition, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationship ability in nursing students, and to identify factors affecting interpersonal relationship ability.
 The research method is a descriptive research study, and the research subjects are 186 students who are enrolled in the nursing department of a college located in J city. The data collection period was from September 12 to September 30, 2022, and the survey was conducted using a self-report online questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed with the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. The general characteristics of the subject were used in terms of frequency and percentage, and the differences in gratitude disposition, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationship ability according to general characteristics were tested using t-test and ANOVA, and post-tested with Scheffe's test. Pearson's correlation coefficient was performed for the correlation between gratitude disposition, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationship ability, and multiple regression was performed for factors affecting interpersonal ability.
 As a result of the study, gratitude disposition was 5.52 points out of 7 points, emotional intelligence was 3.73 points out of 5 points, and interpersonal relationship ability was 3.86 points out of 5 points. Interpersonal relationship ability according to general characteristics showed a difference in subjective health status (F=3.743 p=.026), and interpersonal relationship ability showed gratitude disposition (r=.470, p<.001), emotional intelligence (r=. 575, p<.001) and showed a statistically significant positive correlation. The factors affecting interpersonal relationship ability were emotional intelligence (β=.440, p<.001), gratitude disposition (β=.287, p<.001), and subjective health status unhealthy (β=-.135, p =.025), and the explanatory power of these variables was 40.0%.
 Based on these results, it is thought that it is necessary to develop and apply programs that strengthen gratitude disposition and emotional intelligence in order to improve interpersonal relationship ability of nursing students.

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