ArticleNursing open2026
Psychological Capital's Impact on Learned Helplessness Among Nursing Postgraduates: A Path Analysis of Dual Mediation Through Professional Identity Dimensions.
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aimTo examine the relationships among psychological capital, professional identity, academic engagement, and learned helplessness among nursing postgraduates, and to explore the mediating roles of implicit and practical professional identity.
designA multicentre cross-sectional study.
methodsA total of 280 nursing postgraduates in China were recruited between January and March 2025. Data were collected using validated instruments assessing psychological capital, professional identity, academic engagement, and learned helplessness. Multiple regression analysis, structural equation modelling, and bootstrapping were conducted to examine direct and mediating relationships.
resultsMultiple regression analysis revealed that professional identity (β = -0.23), dedication (β = -0.20), and optimism (β = -0.30) negatively predicted learned helplessness, while graduate study motivation (β = 0.10) was a positive predictor (R
conclusionsThis study reveals the different ways in which psychological capital is associated with learned helplessness: through the complete mediation of implicit professional identity and through the partial mediation of practical professional identity. These research results indicate that reducing learned helplessness requires comprehensive intervention targeting the psychological processes and behavioural manifestations of professional identity. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: The findings highlight the importance of strengthening psychological capital and professional identity to reduce learned helplessness among nursing postgraduates. Nursing educators should implement targeted psychological and educational support to enhance academic engagement and foster a more resilient future nursing workforce.
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