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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Interpersonal sensitivity and its associated factors among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis.

Xue Wang, Jie Yuan, Zirong Tian, Xinji Shi, Xu Liu, Yibo Wu, Shuang Zang

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Xue Wang *Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110122, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0371-4004
Jie Yuan *Jitang College of North China University of Science and Technology, No.21 Bohai Avenue, Caofeidian District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province, 063000, China.
Zirong TianDepartment of Nursing, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.1 Dongjiaomin Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-9021-2133
Xinji ShiDepartment of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110122, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-8026
Xu LiuDepartment of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110122, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-9075-6076
Yibo WuSchool of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-313X
Shuang ZangDepartment of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110122, China. zangshuang@cmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7814-8011

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Abstract

backgroundInterpersonal sensitivity is a crucial individual characteristic, particularly for young nursing students. However, limited research has specifically examined interpersonal sensitivity in nursing students. This study aimed to employ network analysis to investigate the interconnectedness of interpersonal sensitivity and its associated factors among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsNetwork analysis was employed to explore the network structure. The first network model was developed to evaluate interpersonal sensitivity. The second network model was constructed to investigate the associations between interpersonal sensitivity and variables that were found to be statistically significant in the multivariable linear regression model.

resultsA total of 864 nursing students participated in the study. The strongest nodes in assessing interpersonal sensitivity among nursing students encompass three distinct aspects: compliments, genuine understanding, and criticism. The multivariate linear regression analysis revealed significant associations between interpersonal sensitivity and various factors, including openness (β = 0.67), anxiety symptoms (β = 0.45), well-being (β = -0.63), loneliness (β = 1.55), and perceived social support (β = 0.66).

conclusionsThis study yields valuable insights into the phenomenon of interpersonal sensitivity among nursing students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings emphasize the significance of incorporating targeted interventions addressing these factors into nursing education curricula.

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COVID-19Interpersonal sensitivityNetwork analysisNursing students

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PMCPMC11934540

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