The relationship of childhood trauma experiences with cognitive distortions and sense of coherence in nursing students.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the relationship of childhood trauma experiences with cognitive distortions and sense of coherence in nursing students.

DESIGN AND

METHODS

This descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 359 nursing students. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS), and Sense of Coherence (SOC).

FINDINGS: A positive correlation between CTQ and CDS and a negative correlation between CTQ and SOC were determined (p < 0.05). It was concluded that the CTQ sexual abuse variable had a significant (p = 0.008) effect on the SOC meaningfulness subscale.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: It is thought that it is essential to strengthen nursing students in terms of childhood traumatic experiences, and the sense of coherence will contribute positively to this situation.