The Relationship Between Orientation and Self-Development Needs Among Nursing Instructors at a Private University in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Abstract

This study investigated orientation outcomes, self-development needs, the relationship between orientation outcomes and self-development needs, and comparisons by teaching experience among nursing faculty. A correlational survey was conducted with 32 nursing instructors at a private university in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area who completed the orientation program. Data were collected using two questionnaires with reliability coefficients of 0.968 and 0.975. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and one-way ANOVA were employed for data analysis. Results showed that overall orientation outcomes were at a high level (M = 4.35, SD = 0.57), with attitudes scoring highest (M = 4.46). Overall self-development needs were high (M = 4.18, SD = 0.75), with teaching needs scoring highest (M = 4.42). A strong positive correlation was found between orientation outcomes and self-development needs (r = .748, p < .01). Significant differences were found in both variables when classified by teaching experience (p < .05), with faculty having more than 7 years of experience showing the highest orientation outcomes, and those with 1–3 years of experience demonstrating the highest self-development needs. The findings indicate that effective orientation is related to readiness and stimulates self-development needs among nursing faculty. Institutions should develop orientation programs aligned with teaching experience and provide continuous development activities.