JCNRJournal of Clinical and Nursing Research2208-36852208-3693Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcnr.v9i1.9513ArticleInvestigating the Current State of Caring Behavior Among Nursing Studentshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCNR/9/1/10.26689/jcnr.v9i1.9513CuiCancan,GuoWenwen,WeiYongxia,CaoLimin,LiHuan2025912025-02-14Objective: To investigate the current state of caring behavior among nursing students in a 3A hospital and analyze its influencing factors. Methods: A convenient sampling method was employed to survey 157 nursing students in a 3A hospital from October 2023 to March 2024, using a self-designed general data questionnaire and the Chinese version of the Caring Behavior Scale. Results: The caring behavior score of the nursing students was 102.39 ± 14.42. Among the three dimensions, the highest score was observed in “respect and connection” (40.29 ± 6.65), while the lowest score was in “knowledge and skill” (22.25 ± 3.53). Statistically significant differences in caring behavior scores were found in relation to education level, relationship with parents (general), and unwillingness to engage in nursing work after graduation (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The caring behavior scores of the nursing students in this study were at a moderate level. Education level, the quality of the relationship with parents (general), and an unwillingness to pursue nursing as a career after graduation were identified as the primary influencing factors.

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