RESEARCH PASSION VERSES PRESSURE: ATTITUDE OF NURSING
STUDENTS TOWARDS NURSING RESEARCH

S. Priya*, Dr. Latha Venkatesan** Dr. Vijayalakshmi.k***
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Research facilitates knowledge generation, increases cost savings by assuring a healthier
workforce, supports better decision making, and contributes to the development of research skills
among nurses. This study aimed at assessing the attitude of Nursing Students towards Nursing
Research. Methods: This study was conducted using the descriptive correlational research design at
selected nursing college, among 50 Students (25 Undergraduate & 25 Postgraduate students) who
were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using rating scale on
Attitudes towards the Nursing Research through self administration method. Data was analyzed
using SPSS- 20. Results: There was significant difference in the mean attitude scores of nursing
students towards nursing research between Undergraduate(49+5.7)and Postgraduate (56+4.2)
students at (p<0.001).Postgraduate students had favorable (Passion) attitude towards research
than the Undergraduate students (Pressure). Conclusion: It is important to foster positive attitudes
towards nursing research among nursing students who will assume the role of the registered nurses
after graduation or post graduation. Incorporating research courses in to the curriculum at the
level of higher secondary education would yield more positive experience experiences for students.
Keywords : Nursing Research, Attitude, Nursing Students.