PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ego-resilience and college adjustment on social anxiety among nursing students and to provide foundational data for interventions aimed at reducing social anxiety. METHOD This descrip...
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ego-resilience and college adjustment on social anxiety among nursing students and to provide foundational data for interventions aimed at reducing social anxiety. METHOD This descriptive study was conducted from May 12 to July 25, 2025, with a convenience sample of 222 nursing students enrolled in three nursing departments located in G Metropolitan City. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. RESULT Factors that significantly influenced social anxiety were college life adaptation(β=–.347, p<.001), ego-resilience(β=–.214, p=.006), club activity participation(β=.118, p=.031), motivation for major selection(β=–.160, p=.012), and conflict coping style(β=.177, p=.002). These variables explained 37.9% of the variance in social anxiety. CONCLUSION To reduce social anxiety among nursing students, it is necessary to incorporate programs that reflect real-life situations such as academic and time management, as well as education to strengthen emotional regulation and psychological competence, into the regular curriculum. The findings can serve as a basis for developing intervention programs aimed at reducing social anxiety and promoting positive college life among nursing students.