The Feasibility of Motivational Interviewing on Emotional Authenticity, Dispositional Optimism, And Academic Motivation Among Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Feasibility of Motivational Interviewing on Emotional Authenticity, Dispositional Optimism, And Academic Motivation Among Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Motivational interviewing, or MI, is a collaborative, person-centered counseling technique to uncover and enhance a person's motivation for behavior change . MI was first created for the treatment of substance dependence, but it has since been successfully implemented in several fields, including healthcare and education (. Given the vital role that nursing students play in the healthcare system, Saudi Arabia, like many other nations, has realized how important it is to improve the motivation and well-being of its nursing students

This study aims to fill the existing research gap by investigating the feasibility of implementing MI techniques to enhance emotional authenticity, dispositional optimism, and academic motivation among nursing students. By focusing on emotional authenticity, dispositional optimism, and academic motivation among nursing students, the study aims to shed light on the effectiveness of MI techniques in addressing the unique challenges faced by this specific population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male students to decrease confounding factors, not participating in any type of psychotherapy, and willing to participate in the current study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students who complained of any mental disorders or had a previous history of mental problems