Impact of Stress Coping and Digital Competence on Disaster Response Self-Efficacy in Nursing Students: A Multi-Centered Study.

AIM: To examine the impact of stress coping and digital competence on nursing students' disaster response self-efficacy (DRSE).

BACKGROUND

Students' ability to cope with stress and digital competencies may lead to greater self-efficacy in disaster response.

METHOD: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted in five universities with 520 nursing students. The Stress Coping Scale, Basic Digital Competencies of University Students 2.0-COBADI, and DRSE Scale were used.

RESULTS

Analysis confirmed the tested model. Stress coping had a positive direct effect on digital competence (β = 4.426; p = .019) and DRSE (β = 12.155; p = .001). One-unit increase in stress coping led to a 4.426-unit increase in digital competence and a 12.155-unit increase in DRSE ( p < .05).

CONCLUSION

Enriching the nursing curriculum to strengthen stress coping and digital competencies may better prepare students for effective disaster response.