This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of reflective journaling on nursing students' affective awareness toward learning and academic self-efficacy.The study was conducted as a randomised controlled experimental study between April and June 2026 at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university in eastern Turkey. The study population comprised first-year nursing students during the spring term of the 2026-2027 academic year, whilst the sample consisted of 113 students (reflective journal group = 56, control group = 57), determined by power analysis. The 'Affective Awareness Scale for Teaching' and the 'Academic Self-Efficacy Scale' were used to collect the data.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Withdrawal from the study at any stage after enrollment. Discontinuation of reflective journaling during the intervention period. Failure to complete the post-test assessment.
No intervention
Malatya, Malatya 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)
The Effect of the Reflective Practices
Effect of Reflective Thinking Method on Ethical Decision Making, Professional Values and Compassion Level
Reflective Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Training to Enhance Nursing Students' Self-Awareness, Understanding, and Regulation
Effect of Critical Thinking Disposition Program on Developing Reflective Thinking and Motivation to Learn Among Nursing Students
The Effect of "Standardized and Real Patient Interviews" on Students' Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy Levels in Nursing Process Education
The Effect of Social Media in Improving the Academic Achievement
The Effect of Verbal Feedback Given by the Educator
Motivational Interviewing and Nursing Students' Clinical Practice Outcomes