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Influence of physical self and mindfulness on the academic possible selves of freshman nursing students


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Multiple linear regression analysis of physical self and mindfulness to academic possible selves of freshman nursing students

Independent variableRR2Adjusted R2Bβt
Constant term0.5860.3440.33621.6267.321**
Body esteem self-0.5560.3576.487**
Acting awareness with0.2680.1603.196**
Endurance0.2010.1392.953**
Description0.2450.1292.510*

The correlation matrix of physical self, level of mindfulness, and academic possible self of freshman nursing students

ProjectPhysical healthCoordinationPhysical activityObesityAthletic abilityThe whole bodyAppearanceStrengthFlexibilityEnduranceBody self-esteemPhysical selfAcademic possible selves
Observing-0.0820.150**0.170**0.0340.139*0.146**0.142**0.0620.122*0.211**0.0580.158**0.141**
Describing0.199**0.317**0.152**0.0540.252**0.283**0.324**0.278**0.344**0.227**0.481**0.393**0.389**
Acting with awareness0.217**0.203**0.0420.230**0.125*0.231**0.202**0.163**0.220**0.127*0.436**0.305**0.379**
Non-judging0.106*-0.058-0.0330.132*-0.0470.006-0.008-0.024-0.023-0.110*0.0710.0060.058
Non-reacting0.0520.256**0.187**0.0080.235**0.190**0.144**0.191**0.154**0.226**0.136*0.239**0.048
Level of mindfulness0.226**0.373**0.214**0.216**0.297**0.376*0.356**0.289**0.361**0.289**0.538**0.483**0.469**
Academic possible selves0.247**0.333**0.156**0.167**0.297**0.352**0.348**0.295**0.373**0.305**0.534**0.466**1

The general situation and sex difference of freshman nursing students’ mindfulness, physical self, and academic possible selves (M ± SD)

ProjectTotalityMaleFemalet
Physical health4.48 ± 0.6236.36 ± 5.1935.75 ± 4.890.71
Coordination3.45 ± 0.8922.39 ± 7.0820.51 ± 5.092.01*
Physical activity2.68 ± 0.7419.14 ± 4.8715.69 ± 4.264.52**
Obesity3.70 ± 1.2222.00 ± 9.3022.22 ± 7.04–0.17
Athletic ability3.15 ± 0.9920.81 ± 8.0318.66 ± 5.662.05*
The whole body3.51 ± 0.9121.06 ± 7.7521.04 ± 5.130.02
Appearance3.95 ± 0.9323.39 ± 6.8823.70 ± 5.43–0.32
Strength3.36 ± 0.8522.28 ± 6.9919.89 ± 4.762.69**
Flexibility3.53 ± 0.8522.36 ± 6.5421.02 ± 4.921.50
Endurance3.24 ± 1.0522.31 ± 7.9419.11 ± 5.972.93**
Body self-esteem4.63 ± 0.7336.99 ± 7.6437.06 ± 5.59–0.07
Physical self3.66 ± 0.58269.08 ± 59.45254.64 ± 37.792.02*
Observing2.76 ± 0.5923.64 ± 4.9121.87 ± 4.742.11*
Describing3.13 ± 0.5924.69 ± 6.1925.06 ± 4.61–0.44
Acting with awareness3.60 ± 0.6827.22 ± 5.2628.97 ± 5.40–1.84
Non-judging2.95 ± 0.5822.67 ± 4.6123.71 ± 4.67–1.27
Non-reacting2.66 ± 0.5220.75 ± 4.3618.36 ± 3.493.79**
Level of mindfulness3.03 ± 0.28118.97 ± 11.96117.97 ± 10.590.53
Positive present academic possible selves3.11 ± 0.5515.56 ± 4.6115.93 ± 3.56–0.57
Negative present academic possible selves3.55 ± 0.5511.50 ± 2.4112.16 ± 2.02–1.82
Positive future academic possible selves2.65 ± 0.6119.56 ± 4.9219.29 ± 4.090.36
Negative future academic possible selves4.03 ± 0.6912.06 ± 1.9912.73 ± 1.73–2.17*
Academic possible selves3.22 ± 0.7058.67 ± 11.6560.11 ± 8.73–0.90
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English
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Journal Subjects:
Medicine, Assistive Professions, Nursing