The Relationship between Shame and Mental Health Problems in Nursing Students Experiencing Bullying at a University in Central Java
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2025.v17i01.021Abstract
Background: Bullying is a major factor contributing to mental health problems in Indonesia, including depression, anxiety, and stress. Preliminary research found a high rate of bullying among nursing students at a university in Central Java, with verbal bullying being the most common (33.33%). This study explored the relationship between shame and mental health problems in nursing students who have experienced bullying at a university in Central Java. Methods: The research employed a cross-sectional design, targeting a population of 607 students, with a total sample of 265 participants selected through random sampling. The data collection utilised two main instruments: the External and Internal Shame Scale (EISS), which included four valid items measuring internal shame (α=0.850), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), comprising 21 valid items to assess mental health problems (α=0.85, 0.84, 0.84). Pearson’s Product Moment correlation test was applied for data analysis. Results: Results showed a significant correlation between shame and mental health problems (P=0.000, r=0.733), with stress being the most common mental health issue. Conclusion: The study revealed that nursing students who experienced bullying reported high levels of shame, with stress identified as the most prevalent mental health issue. A significant relationship was found between shame and mental health problems, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions.
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Bullying, Mental Health Problems, Nursing Student, ShameDownloads
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