Background Despite existing evidence highlighting individual connections between resilience and perceived social support, social problem-solving, and self-efficacy, the precise nature of interrelations of all four variables among nursing students remains insufficiently understood. Aim This research focused on investigating the mediator effects of self-efficacy and perceived social support in the relationship between social problem-solving and resilience levels of student nurses. Design A serial mediation model. Methods The study took place in the nursing faculty of a public university based in Türkiye. Data were collected using validated instruments measuring resilience, self-efficacy, social problem-solving ability, and perceived social support. The sample comprised four hundred and forty-five nursing students. Results Among the students, 69.9% were female (n = 311) and 30.1% were male (n = 134). Problem-solving was correlated positively with social support (r = .19, p ≤ .01), self-efficacy (r = .58, p ≤ .01), and resilience (r = .63, p ≤ .01). Also, social support was correlated positively with self-efficacy (r = .22, p ≤ .01), and resilience (r = .32, p ≤ .01). Finally, self-efficacy was correlated positively with resilience (r = .68, p ≤ .01). Self-efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between problem-solving and resilience, B = 0.251, BCa 95% CI = 0.195; 0.307. Also, social support significantly mediated the relationship between problem-solving and resilience, B = 0.028, BCa 95% CI = 0.011; 0.052. Additionally, it was observed that problem-solving facilitated resilience through social support and self-efficacy (B = 0.010, BCa 95% CI = 0.002; 0.020). Discussion The fact that resilience encompasses many characteristics makes it a complex concept to understand. This study has facilitated a better understanding of resilience. Conclusions The study indicated a predictive relationship between problem-solving and resilience in nursing students. Nursing faculties should establish support structures that facilitate students’ ability to overcome frequent challenges and obstacles they face during their studies. Trial registration Not applicable.

Relationships between problem-solving, resilience, self-efficacy, and perceived social support in nursing students: a serial mediation model

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2025年12月8日

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Süleyman Ü. Şenocak,
Tarık Totan,
Fatma Demirkıran

摘要

Background

Despite existing evidence highlighting individual connections between resilience and perceived social support, social problem-solving, and self-efficacy, the precise nature of interrelations of all four variables among nursing students remains insufficiently understood.

Aim

This research focused on investigating the mediator effects of self-efficacy and perceived social support in the relationship between social problem-solving and resilience levels of student nurses.

Design

A serial mediation model.

Methods

The study took place in the nursing faculty of a public university based in Türkiye. Data were collected using validated instruments measuring resilience, self-efficacy, social problem-solving ability, and perceived social support. The sample comprised four hundred and forty-five nursing students.

Results

Among the students, 69.9% were female (n = 311) and 30.1% were male (n = 134). Problem-solving was correlated positively with social support (r = .19, p ≤ .01), self-efficacy (r = .58, p ≤ .01), and resilience (r = .63, p ≤ .01). Also, social support was correlated positively with self-efficacy (r = .22, p ≤ .01), and resilience (r = .32, p ≤ .01). Finally, self-efficacy was correlated positively with resilience (r = .68, p ≤ .01). Self-efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between problem-solving and resilience, B = 0.251, BCa 95% CI = 0.195; 0.307. Also, social support significantly mediated the relationship between problem-solving and resilience, B = 0.028, BCa 95% CI = 0.011; 0.052. Additionally, it was observed that problem-solving facilitated resilience through social support and self-efficacy (B = 0.010, BCa 95% CI = 0.002; 0.020).

Discussion

The fact that resilience encompasses many characteristics makes it a complex concept to understand. This study has facilitated a better understanding of resilience.

Conclusions

The study indicated a predictive relationship between problem-solving and resilience in nursing students. Nursing faculties should establish support structures that facilitate students’ ability to overcome frequent challenges and obstacles they face during their studies.

Trial registration

Not applicable.