Relationship between Resilience, Academic Self-Efficacy and Demographic Variables among Nursing Students in Bangalore

Abstract

This exploratory cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between demographic factors and the post-intervention levels of resilience and academic self-efficacy among second-year B.Sc. Nursing students in Bangalore. A total of 100 participants were assessed using the Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire (NMRQ) and the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (2006) following a structured teaching programme on resilience. Demographic data, including age, gender, socioeconomic status, family type, relaxation habits, peer support, and awareness of resilience, were recorded. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, employing chi-square tests and Pearson correlation to identify associations between demographic variables and resilience and academic self-efficacy scores. Th e findings revealed significant associations between socioeconomic status, awareness of resilience, and relaxation habits with higher resilience and self-efficacy levels. These results underscore the need for demographic-sensitive educational strategies and early identification of at-risk nursing students to enhance academic and psychological outcomes.