Interpersonal Communication Ability Research Articles

The Correlation Of Smartphone Addiction And Interpersonal Communication Ability Of Undergraduate Nursing Students

The existence of smartphones has brought both positive and negative impacts on human life. Unwise use of smartphones can lead to addiction, which affects communication. Establishing good relationships to prevent social alienation in interpersonal communication is important. This study aims to determine the relationship between smartphone addiction and the interpersonal communication skills of undergraduate nursing students and to determine the level of addiction and interpersonal communication skills at each level. The method used is correlational with a cross-sectional approach. The population consists of 464 undergraduate nursing students at the UPI Sumedang Campus with a sample of 215 students, using a stratified random sampling technique. This study uses a questionnaire instrument. Correlation data analysis uses Spearman's rank. The results of the study are that both variables are in the moderate category at each semester level, and the results of the correlation test with a p-value <0.001 (<0.005) have a significant relationship with a correlation coefficient of r -0.224, meaning the strength of the relationship is weak. The negative correlation value means that the higher the smartphone addiction, the lower the interpersonal communication skills. The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between smartphone addiction and the interpersonal communication skills of undergraduate nursing students. The level of addiction and interpersonal communication skills of all respondents were in the moderate category. It is recommended for students to use smartphones moderately and more wisely to avoid negative impacts.

Research on the Path of Enhancing the Serviceability of University Educational Administration Personnel Based on Knowledge Management

Background and Aim: “Educational administration service” is a key means for educational administration personnel in colleges and universities to better serve the development of school teaching affairs based on their positions. Its service level and efficiency directly affect and restrict the development of education and teaching work in colleges and universities. Therefore, improving the serviceability of educational administration personnel in colleges and universities is of practical significance. Materials and Methods: This study adopts the method of literature and questionnaire. Construct the dimensions of knowledge management of university educational administration personnel by consulting literature. To investigate the influence of knowledge management on the serviceability of university educational administration personnel, this paper analyzes the relationship between the current situation of knowledge management and the serviceability of university educational administration personnel through a questionnaire survey. Results: A variable measurement method combining multiple methods is constructed. The quantitative model of service management ability is built by combining interpersonal communication ability, organization and coordination ability, teamwork ability, professional management ability, and research expansion ability. The index system of educational administration service has been formed, which provides theoretical and practical data for more fully and systematically analyzing educational administration serviceability. The results show that the total score of knowledge management has a significant predictive effect on the total score of educational serviceability of university educational administration personnel, that is, knowledge acquisition and creation, knowledge sharing and circulation, knowledge application and transformation, knowledge protection and management, knowledge innovation and development have a promoting effect on the improvement of educational serviceability of university educational administration personnel. Conclusion: This paper reveals the multifaceted ways of influencing knowledge management on educational administration serviceability. The five dimensions of knowledge acquisition and creation, knowledge sharing and circulation, knowledge application and transformation, knowledge protection and management, knowledge innovation, and development have a direct impact on the serviceability of educational administration. This paper reveals the improvement path of educational administration serviceability and summarizes the influencing factors of knowledge management on educational administration serviceability.

Cultural sensitivity and associated factors among nurses in southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundBecause of the rapidly rising cultural diversity, the ability to recognize cultural diversity is extremely important to all healthcare professionals, especially to nurses. However, there is a paucity of information regarding the cultural sensitivity of nurses in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess cultural sensitivity and associated factors among nurses working at Jimma Medical Center, Oromia Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia.MethodsHealth-facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 244 nurses selected by simple random sampling from May 20th to June 20th, 2020. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solution Version 26.0. Bivariate binary logistic regression analyses were used to select variables for the final model. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with cultural sensitivity. Statistical significance was declared at \\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$p\\leq$$\\end{document}0.05, and adjusted odds ratio with respective 95% CI was used to report significant covariates.ResultsOut of the total sample, 236 nurses participated in this study, giving a response rate of 96.72%. Nurses who were culturally sensitive while delivering routine nursing services were found to be 40.3% (95% CI (34.3, 46.6)). Level of education ([AOR (95% CI)], [4.846 (1.188, 19.773)]), interpersonal communication ([AOR (95% CI)], [4.749 (1.334, 16.909)]), and intercultural communication ([AOR (95% CI)], [51.874 (13.768, 195.45)]) were positively and significantly associated with the cultural sensitivity of nurses.ConclusionCultural sensitivity is found to be low in the study area. Increasing level of education, effective interpersonal communication abilities, and intercultural communication abilities positively predict cultural sensitivity of nurses. It is helpful for nurses to improve their knowledge of transcultural nursing theories and cultural understanding.

PARENTS-CHILD INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PATTERNS IN SELF-REGULATED LEARNING (INDEPENDENT LEARNING) OF EAST KALIMANTAN STATE MADRASAH ALIYAH STUDENTS

This research investigates parent-child interpersonal communication patterns in self-regulated learning (independent learning) of east Kalimantan state madrasah aliyah students. Learning independence is an essential skill in education that allows students to manage, organize, and supervise their learning process. This research uses a qualitative approach with interview and observation methods as data collection tools. Participants in this research were Madrasah Aliyah students in East Kalimantan and the students' parents. The collected data is then analyzed by paying attention to interpersonal communication patterns between parents and children during the learning process. The research results show that communication between children and parents plays a significant role in forming students' character and independent learning abilities. Open and honest communication influences children's confidence in their talents and interests. This also positively impacts students' active learning, discipline, and responsible attitude toward learning tasks and obligations. The role of parents in children's independent learning is evident in various aspects. The implication of this research is to provide recommendations for MAN East Kalimantan and related parties to increase the role of parents in supporting students' independent learning. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide an essential contribution to further understanding the relationship between parent-child interpersonal communication and students' independent learning abilities, which in turn can improve the quality of education at MAN East Kalimantan and similar educational institutions.

Peningkatan profesionalisme supeltas dalam pengaturan berlalu lintas di Wilayah Kecamatan Kartasura Kabupaten Sukoharjo

Peningkatan profesionalisme supeltas dalam pengaturan berlalu lintas di Wilayah Kecamatan Kartasura Kabupaten Sukoharjo

Analysis of the Exploration of Hematology Integration Education Model Guided by “Social Learning Theory”

Diseases of the blood system are highly complicated and involve many aspects. This article aimed to put forward the necessity of integrating quality and professional education, the necessity of learning logic, and the importance of establishing an integrated medical education model when teaching about blood system diseases. According to the requirements of the new medical science, this article puts forward the integration of an “online + offline + clinical” medical education mode based on the social learning theory and a learning evaluation mode based on medical literacy. The fundamental task of cultivating human beings into clinical medical talents with professional ethics, independent learning abilities, interpersonal communication abilities, complex problem-solving abilities, innovative consciousness, and critical thinking was implemented. This article aims to propose an improved construction plan to create a new and improved teaching system in medicine.

Correlation Analysis of Self-Concept and Interpersonal Communication Among Generation Z Nursing Students at Pre-Professional Nursing Practice

Background: Interaction between people is facilitated by communication. The self concept might take on a positive or negative form. Gen Z is unique among current generations. Not just for the social structure they have come up in, but also for their spending habits, which differ from other generations. Objective: to investigate the possible relationship between generation Z nursing students' interpersonal communication skills and their self concept. Methods: A cross-sectional approach to correlation analysis was used in the research technique. The instruments were questionnaires and observations. The research sample consisted of 70 seventh semester preprofessional nursing students from Banjarmasin, selected using a total sampling technique. The Spearmen Rank Correlation test was utilized in this investigation. Results: indicated that 95.7% of students exhibited a good self concept, whereas 78.6% of students had intermediate levels of interpersonal communication abilities. The statistical test results showed a significant link (p < 0.05) between nursing students' self concept and their interpersonal communication skills. Conclusion: Students have a positive self concept, but clinical practice experience and social media influence their interpersonal communication skills. Suggestion: It is necessary to develop a program to improve both the positive nursing student’s self concept and teaching learning methods suitable for Z generation nurses to their communication abilities.

Effects and Influential Factors on the Performance of State Elementary School Principals in North Sumatra

Many factors are projected to affect the success of elementary school principals. The basis of this research is the impact and factors that influence the central performance of the State Elementary School Principals in North Sumatra Labuhan Batu Regency, especially the variables of organizational culture, interpersonal communication, innovative behavior, work motivation, and performance of the elementary school principal. This research is quantitative research with ex post facto research. The variables analyzed were not controlled and modified by the researcher, but the facts were revealed based on measuring the symptoms that have been owned or testing what will happen. The path analysis technique was used to investigate the pattern of relationships between variables to know the direct and indirect effects between endogenous and exogenous factors. Research results indicated that the exogenous component that had more substantial direct effect on the principal’s work motivation was the innovative behavior of the principle, interpersonal communication abilities, and the relatively less influential variable was the school’s organizational culture. Meanwhile, exogenous characteristics that had more substantial direct effect on the success of school principals are the school’s organizational culture, the principal’s work drive, innovative conduct and the lowest interpersonal communication abilities.

Video feedback combined with peer role-playing: a method to improve the teaching effect of medical undergraduates.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of implementation of video feedback combined with peer role-playing (PRP) teaching method in medical undergraduates adopting problem-based learning (PBL) teaching mode. The undergraduates of five-year clinical medicine who get enrollment of Wuhan local University from 2016 and 2018 were selected to be the research objects. The same grade level is randomly divided into several groups to carry out PBL, with 6-10 students in each group. Following the principle of voluntary participation, 34 students were enrolled in the study group and 33 students in the control group finally. The research regards group as the unit, and study report in group should be carried out to fulfill the research. In the study group, the students were asked to perform PRP report, and the report videos were used for feedback. At the same time, the control group reported by PPT, and the feedback was carried out according to the PPT. At the end of the study, the "Competency Improvement Satisfaction Questionnaire (CISQ)" was distributed to investigate students' satisfaction with this teaching method to improve their ability, Arizona Clinical Interview Score (ACIR) was administered in Chinese by a trained teacher unrelated using PRP method to assess students' clinical inquiry ability and communication skills, and theory test was performed to assess mastery of theoretical knowledge. The results show that the study group is superior to the control group in improving the interest of learning and the ability of independent learning, interpersonal communication and active problem solving. Although it is in terms of the confidence in becoming a real doctor and the ability of teamwork, language expression, clinical thinking cultivated, active knowledge acquired and understood that study group are better than the control group, the difference was not statistically significant. ACIR shows that the study group is significantly better than the control group in organization, timeline planning, and transition statements, openly questioning, smooth progress, and avoiding repetition, summarizing, understandable language, documentation and total score. There is no significant difference in eye contact and no interruption. The differences between the two groups are not statistically significant in terms of responsing to concerns, positive feedback, and additional questions. The theoretical test scores of the study group are significantly higher than those of the control group. Video feedback combined with peer role-playing teaching method implemented in medical undergraduates adopting PBL teaching mode is effective, it could stimulate interest in learning actively, improve interpersonal communication ability, improve learning efficiency and clinical knowledge and skills, and improve the confidence of becoming a real doctor. It is worthy of further research and promotion.

The adoption of combine harvester and its determinant factors for sustainable rice production in Aceh Besar District, Indonesia

Sustainable agriculture development relies on farmers’ ability to cope with the changes in agriculture development and technology. This ability depends on their knowledge and skills attained through various learning processes and communication. This research aimed to analyse innovation adoption rate and the determinants of farmers’ adoption. The innovation was restricted to the use of combine harvester technology in rice farming. Research was conducted by survey method to 120 farmers, selected by simple random sampling, in Sukamakmur Subdistrict. The level of adoption was measured by farmers’ awareness, interest, evaluation, trial and adoption; while the determinants including access to information media, interpersonal communication ability and group interaction. The descriptive analysis was performed to analyze the adoption level and its determinants by score index in range 0-100 percent. The rank-spearman correlation analysis was used to show the relationship between adoption and its determinant factors. Results rated the level of combine harvester adoption as high, where 74.82 percent of farmers have adopted the machine. The adoption level of combine harvester has significantly correlated with farmers’ access to information media, interpersonal communication ability and group interaction. To increase the adoption rate, farmers need to have better access to gain an adequate and appropriate information of introduced technology.

Regression analysis of factors affecting college students’ employment motivation: college students’ willingness to receive career guidance

Abstract This study analyzes the factors affecting college students’ employment motivation, especially the influence of college students’ acceptance of employment guidance, to propose effective strategies to improve employment motivation. This paper discusses the factors that affect college students’ employment motivation, with particular attention to their willingness to accept employment guidance. The research methodology included regression analyses of student data, significant data, and career guidance data for undergraduate students at University A between 2018 and 2022. The results showed that factors such as career guidance acceptance, professional knowledge, and interpersonal communication ability significantly affected students’ motivation to find employment. Specifically, students who received career guidance increased their motivation by an average of 15 per cent, while those with professional solid knowledge increased their motivation by 20 per cent. In addition, we found that gender, type of specialization and place of origin significantly affected motivation, and that comprehensive career guidance and targeted educational strategies are essential for improving college students’ motivation.

Interpersonal Communication in Guidance and Counseling: The Role of Teachers' Empathy, Self-esteem, and Intrapersonal Peacefulness

The aim of the research is is to investigate the influence of empathy, self-esteem, and intrapersonal peacefulness on the development of interpersonal communication skills in teachers engaged in guidance and counseling. The study's sample comprises guidance and counseling teachers who are currently employed at the junior high school and high school levels within the South Sulawesi region. The participant pool for this research consisted of 74 teachers, who were selected by accidental sampling. The present study uses four specific scales: the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES), the Self Personal Scale (SPS), and the Interpersonal Communication Scale (ICS). The presence of empathy and intrapersonal peacefulness has the potential to act as indicators for improving interpersonal communication abilities among guidance and counseling teachers in South Sulawesi. Other findings derived from the data analysis indicate that there were no statistically significant disparities observed in the duration of employment among guidance and counseling teachers across various factors, including empathy, self-esteem, intrapersonal peacefulness, and interpersonal communication. Significant disparities in levels of empathy have been identified between those identifying as female and male. Research has shown that female guidance and counseling teachers exhibit higher levels of empathy compared to their male colleagues within the same professional field. This study is the initial research in Indonesia that aims to uncover the communication abilities of guidance and counseling teachers, focusing on their individual levels of peacefulness, empathy, and self-esteem. With an emphasis on peacefulness, it is anticipated that this research will serve as a foundation for the development of new training programs designed to enhance the communication abilities of guidance and counseling teachers.

The Effect of Positive Psychological Capital on Interpersonal Communication Ability and Turnover Intention of Beauty Workers

This study verifies the effect of positive psychological capital on interpersonal communication ability and turnover intention. By verifying that job improvement and fulfillment through interpersonal communication ability lower turnover intention and basic data necessary for efficient and effective operation of human resource management. The purpose is to present A survey was conducted targeting beauty workers, and a total of 305 copies were used as the final analysis data. The collected data were subjected to frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 24.0. As a result of the analysis, positive psychological capital has three dimensions of self-efficacy, hope, and optimism, interpersonal communication ability has two dimensions of understanding and reliability, and turnover intention has a single dimension. The effect of positive psychological capital on interpersonal communication ability had a positive effect, and the effect of positive psychological capital and turnover intention showed a negative effect. The conclusion from the results of this study is that it is important to form a sense of unity with the organization so that the goals and vision of the organization can be shared in the same direction as the goals of the employees. needs to be developed. It is necessary to create a culture that respects and understands positive communication methods and opinions among members by utilizing emotional education programs, and improves organizational performance by satisfying individual professional growth and development through consultation with senior mentors and technical training. It is presumed that it can be done. In relation to this study, suggestions for follow-up studies are as follows. A study on the influence of current leadership, which is being emphasized by positive psychological capital, on communication and behavioral intention is also considered to be a meaningful study.

The predicting role of EFL teachers’ immediacy behaviors in students’ willingness to communicate and academic engagement

BackgroundTeacher-student interactions and proximity have been shown influential in second/foreign (L2) education. However, the role of L2 teachers’ immediacy behaviors on students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) and academic engagement remains relatively unexamined in the context of English as a foreign language (EFL).PurposeThis study intended to examine the association among EFL teachers’ immediacy behaviors and students’ WTC and engagement.MethodsIn this quantitative study, three online questionnaires were completed by 400 Chinese EFL students in different universities out of which 364 were valid.ResultsThe results of statistical analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that teachers’ immediacy behaviors (verbal, nonverbal) had a highly significant influence on EFL students’ WTC (ß=0.89, p = .000) and academic engagement (ß=0.71, p = .000). It was also revealed that teachers’ immediacy could predict 89% and 71% of variances in students’ WTC academic engagement, respectively.ConclusionsBased on the results, I could be concluded that EFL teachers’ interpersonal communication abilities (e.g., immediacy) foster the establishment and growth of other positive outcomes among learners.ImplicationsThe study presents some conclusions and practical implications for EFL teachers, materials developers, and trainers to integrate the nonverbal cues of L2 communication into their practices. Such practices have the potential to enhance students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) and improve academic engagement.

Interpersonal Communication of Midwives to Reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Indonesia

The high incidence of maternal and neonatal mortality is a burden for governments globally, considering maternal and neonatal mortality are indicators of a nation's health. Various efforts have been attempted to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, including reproductive health literacy, screening programs for pregnant women, improved pregnancy nutrition, and increased health professional accountability. This research aimed to establish the level of interpersonal communication ability required by midwives, pregnant women, and their families. A qualitative research approach with a case study method was used. This research involved six informants from three groups: program creators, program implementers, and program recipients. This research demonstrated that each communicator must enhance communication competency, such as effective listening, maintaining secrets, opening up, and empathizing, to establish successful interpersonal communication between midwives, pregnant women, and mothers' families. Empathy is essential for effective communication between midwives, expectant mothers, and their families. The intended empathy occurs when communicators have a mutual understanding of each other's positions and do not impose their will on each other, creating the impression that the other party is ignoring them. Efforts to save mothers and neonatal are a responsibility that must be carried out by all parties; this is not only the responsibility of the government, midwives, or mothers of neonatal, but collaboration that is carried out collaboratively is required so that efforts to save mothers and neonatal can have a positive impact and bring about significant change with shared benefits. Keywords: Midwife, maternal health, communication competence, interpersonal communication, mother and neonatal.

APLICATION OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AS AN EFFECTIVE RESOURCE OF LEARNING ENGLISH BY FUTURE TEACHERS IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The application of authentic assets (text and audio materials, video resources) for English learning is examined in the article. The concepts of “authentic materials” and how they are classified are examined. There is evidence that demonstrates the benefits of employing original media-created paper texts instead of ones which have been modified. The significance of applying authentic poems, songs, and tongue twisters to improve lexical and grammatical assimilation is discussed in the article. The article has demonstrated that watching movies and TV shows as well as using online resources plays an essential part in the process of learning English. The appropriateness of their choosing and adaptation directly affects the success that it is to make use of such foreign language resources.It has been found that the application of authentic materials is essential to successful foreign language instruction in higher education institutions because they encourage efficient interpersonal communication abilities, make learning more communicative and relevant to real life, and contribute to increasing students’ motivation to study English. In addition, using of various authentic materials has a positive impact on students’, improves their vocabulary and increases their knowledge of the cultures of English-speaking countries, and improves their ability to integrate into a foreign culture, growing their view of the world and helping to contribute to the general development and formation of a conscious, tolerant personality.
 Keywords: authentic materials; future teachers; educational process; sociocultural competence; institutions of higher education; listening; English; adapted materials; communication abilities.

Evaluation of Relationship Management using SPSS

Relationship Management. Management of customer relationships (CRM), often known as relationship management, is the practice of maintaining and enhancing a company's commercial ties with its current and potential clients. Tracking a customer's download of a white paper is one of many applicable CRM instances. When that occurs, the website might notify a particular salesperson in that area to contact the potential client again. The idea is that by delegating many of these straightforward actions to the program, you can set up a process. Your interpersonal communication abilities will be crucial to managing relationships. It's about your capacity to bring out the best in others—your capacity to motivate and sway them, your capacity to relate to them and build relationships with them in their final days, and your capacity to support their capacity to adapt, develop, and resolve conflict. Relationship management is a tactic used to build new relationships with clients and suppliers as well as to preserve current ones. By doing this, we can boost customer loyalty to our brand, find and eliminate inefficiencies, cultivate new connections, and boost revenue. Relationship management is a tactic used to build new relationships with clients and suppliers as well as to preserve current ones. By doing this, we can boost customer loyalty to our brand, find and eliminate inefficiencies, cultivate new connections, and boost revenue. A CRM system's primary goal is to enhance the customer experience. Achieving this goal will guarantee excellent outcomes for your company as a whole. Each of the other objectives will serve to further this goal if your CRM's primary mission is to increase customer satisfaction. Similar to life, partnerships can experience ups and downs. However, if you work on your empathy, communication, conflict resolution, commitment, and love abilities, you'll see a strengthening in your relationships. The process for controlling relationships in an organization is known as employee relationship management, or ERM. These connections may exist between the company and staff members and coworkers who are on the same level. Employees need a workplace that supports their creativity in order to be effective. Customers receive individualized guidance from them, develop a rapport with them, and receive timely answers to their questions. Relationship managers look for trends that can enhance business procedures by examining the business's communication strategy, contract discussions, and legal agreements. The participants were asked to rank the importance of the following six elements in a section on romantic partners: commitment, honesty, a healthy sex life, common interests, appropriate personality, and communication. Relationship management at work aids in building cohesive teams with members that respect one another, are open to new ideas, and function well together. Your greatest employees shouldn't feel threatened by chilly workplace dynamics. Poor employee experiences are caused by confusion, stress, and anxiety. Honesty, trust, respect, and open communication are essential components of healthy partnerships, as well as a willingness to compromise from both sides. There is no disparity in power. Partners respect one another's independence, allow each other to make their own judgments, and share agreements without worrying about reprisals. “A (IT competency), B (Social media orientation), C (Relational information processes), D (Customer performance), E (Financial performance), F (Sales Calls), G (E-Mail Integration), H (E-Mail Marketing), I (E-Mail Marketing)”. “A (IT competency), B (Social media orientation), C (Relational information processes), D (Customer performance), E (Financial performance), F (Sales Calls), G (E-Mail Integration), H (E-Mail Marketing), I (E-Mail Marketing)”. The Cronbach's Alpha Reliability result. The overall Cronbach's Alpha value for the model is .644 which indicates 64% reliability. The above 64% Cronbach Alpha value model can be analyzed from the literature review.

Writing Strategy, Influence of Social Media, Motivation for Reading: A Structural Model in Interpersonal Communication Skills

Aim: To identify the Model appropriate for evaluating students' interpersonal communication abilities.
 Study Design: Quantitative Causal Analysis.
 Place and Duration of Study: Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines, during the second semester of 2022
 Methodology: The data were collected using survey questionnaires to the 400 public senior high school students selected through stratified random sampling. Mean was used to evaluate the student's academic achievement, self-efficacy in language acquisition, test-taking techniques, and reading motivation. The association between reading motivation, self-efficacy in language learning, test-taking techniques, and students' academic performance was determined using Pearson's Product Moment association. Multiple regression was performed to identify the significant predictors of academic performance. The structural equation model was used to choose the best Model. Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) was used to conduct the Goodness of Fit Statistics for Alternative Models.
 Results: The findings showed that students had a high level of writing strategy; a moderate level of social media influence; a high level of motivation to read; and an excellent level of interpersonal skills. Moreover, the writing approach, social media influence, and reading motivation were significantly correlated with students' interpersonal communication skills. The best fit for the data was Model 5, which had consistent indices across all five analyzed models.
 Conclusion: The study's findings supported Vygotsky's Social Cultural Theory of Writing, emphasizing the role of motivation and social impact in students' communication skills development, and highlighted the importance of communication in fostering learning processes in the brain.

The Effect of Social Media Use on Interpersonal Competence: A Longitudinal Study

Social media is important to the research of interpersonal communication ability. according to Interpersonal communication in social networking sites: a survey literature supporting the theoretical framework of use and satisfaction This paper will shows that whether social media have impact on empathy and interpersonal skills. Through the longitudinal study, we examine 52, 59 and 160 people in the three surveys with a one-week interval. In the third surveys, 32 groups were evaluated by peer. Derived from the questionnaire, the result shows that social media has an impact on empathy, also, there is significant difference between others' evaluation and self-view. The significant difference between self-evaluation and others' evaluation in the article provides extensibility and exploration for subsequent research.

Investigation of medical humanistic practice ability of nurses and factors affecting their practices: a questionnaire-based analysis of 1196 cases in a general hospital in Hunan Province

To investigate humanistic practice ability of nurses in a general hospital in Hunan Province and analyze the factors affecting their practices to provide evidence for interventions to improve humanistic practice ability of the nurses. A total of 1196 nurses were surveyed using a self-designed questionnaire and a nurse humanistic practice ability assessment scale questionnaire for assessment of their abilities for humanistic care practice, psychological adjustment, interpersonal communication, self-management, ethics and legal practice. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed for analysis of the factors affecting the practice abilities of the nurses. The total score of humanistic practice ability of the 1196 nurses was 105.69±16.45 (the full score of the scale was 130), and the scores of humanistic care practice ability, psychological adjustment ability, interpersonal communication ability, self-management ability, ethics and legal practice ability were 40.95±6.46, 16.41±2.66, 16.41±2.66, 11.32±2.05 and 12.43±2.00, respectively. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender (P=0.033), age (P < 0.001), department (P=0.015), working years (P < 0.001), professional title (P < 0.001), first academic degree (P < 0.001), highest academic degree (P < 0.001), family location (P=0.010), marital status (P=0.023), number of patients to care for (P=0.022), number of children (P=0.001), previous humanities related training (P < 0.001), training times (P < 0.001), and care received from family members (P < 0.001) and colleagues (P < 0.001) were all the factors affecting humanistic practice ability of the nurses. Among these factors, age, working in department of obstetrics and gynecology and emergency department, professional title, humanities training, and care from family and colleagues explained 20.7% of the variance. The humanistic practice ability of nurses in this general hospital is above the average level, but their self-management ability needs to be improved. Intervention measures should be implemented to improve the nurses' humanistic practice ability including more attentions to the key groups and departments, strengthening the training of humanistic practice ability, and improving the promotion assessment system.