Predictive Factors of the Intention to Pursue Nursing Profession Among Grade 12 Students in Thailand
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This predictive correlational study aimed to examine the level of intention to pursue a nursing profession and to identify factors predicting such intention among Grade 12 students in Thailand. The sample comprised 756 students selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering five domains: educational institution, finance and expenses, curriculum, family, and social factors, along with a scale measuring intention to pursue nursing. The instrument demonstrated excellent content validity (CVI = 0.98) and high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.90). Data were analyzed using stepwise multiple regression analysis.
The findings indicated that 35.6% of the participants reported a moderate level of intention to pursue a nursing profession. Significant predictors at the 0.05 level included family factors, female gender, intention to apply for student loans, regional residence (Central, Western, Southern, Northeastern, Northern, and Eastern regions), having a family member working in a health-related profession, curriculum factors, cumulative grade point average (GPA) between 3.01-3.50, and monthly family income between 20,000-30,000 baht. These 13 variables jointly explained 44.90% of the variance in intention to pursue a nursing profession (R² = 0.449).
The results highlight the important roles of family, individual characteristics, and socioeconomic factors in shaping students’ intentions to pursue nursing education. These findings may inform policy development and strategic planning to promote entry into the nursing profession in the future.
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