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Psychological Resilience in Latin America Nursing Students Using the Wagnild and Young Scale: A Scoping Review

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  • William Donegá Martinez

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Marco Antonio Ribeiro Filho

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Tiago Casaleiro

    (Grupo Autónoma-Escola Superior de Enfermagem São Francisco das Misericórdias, R. Gen. Firmino Miguel 6, Greenpark, 1600-300 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Marcos Sanches Rodrigues

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Emerson Roberto dos Santos

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Daniele Nunes Longhi Aleixo

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • João Daniel de Souza Menezes

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Matheus Querino da Silva

    (São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Renato Mendonça Ribeiro

    (Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, USP, Ribeirão Preto 14040-902, Brazil)

  • Luiz Vianney Saldanha Cidrão Nunes

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Rauer Ferreira Franco

    (Universidade Brasil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, Brazil)

  • Amanda Oliva Spaziani

    (Universidade Brasil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, Brazil)

  • Marli de Carvalho Jerico

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Alex Bertolazzo Quitério

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Weslley dos Santos Borges

    (Universidade Brasil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, Brazil)

  • Christian Guilherme Capobianco dos Santos

    (São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Maysa Alahmar Bianchin

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Luís Cesar Fava Spessoto

    (São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Maria Helena Pinto

    (São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Fernando Nestor Facio Júnior

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Ronize Aparecida Domingues de Almeida Prado

    (Votuporanga City Hall Municipal Health Department, Votuporanga 15503-452, Brazil)

  • Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa

    (UNORTE—University Centre of Northern São Paulo, São José do Rio Preto 15020-040, Brazil)

  • Marlene da Silva

    (Escola EMEF Coronel José Pedro da Motta, Catanduva 15813-110, Brazil)

  • Sabrina Ramires Sakamoto

    (Penápolis Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters, Penápolis Educational Foundation, Penápolis 16303-068, Brazil)

  • Neuza Alves Bonifácio

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Paulista University, Araçatuba 16018-555, Brazil
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Araçatuba 16050-680, Brazil)

  • Suzimar de Fatima Benato Fusco

    (School of Nursing—UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil)

  • Rita de Cássia Helú Mendonça Ribeiro

    (São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

  • Denise Cristina Mós Vaz Oliani

    (University Hospital Center Cova da Beira, University of Beira Interior, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Antônio Hélio Oliani

    (University Hospital Center Cova da Beira, University of Beira Interior, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Júlio César André

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education—CEDES, São José do Rio Preto Medical School—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil)

Abstract

Nursing students frequently experience considerable stress, impacting their mental well-being and preparedness for professional practice. Psychological resilience is paramount in navigating these demands. This scoping review synthesized studies on resilience levels in nursing students, particularly those in their entry year, utilizing the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale within the Latin American academic context. Following JBI methodology and PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search identified six relevant studies. Findings indicate that newly enrolled nursing students often exhibit low to moderate resilience, which may decline during the first academic year. Importantly, resilience acts as a protective factor against psychoemotional stress, depressive symptoms, and poor sleep quality. Family support, engagement in leisure activities, and course satisfaction positively correlate with higher resilience. These findings underscore the imperative for educational institutions to actively integrate resilience-building strategies, such as curricular adjustments and psychoeducational programs, to bolster student well-being and cultivate competent future professionals. Further longitudinal research is essential to deepen understanding and evaluate intervention efficacy.

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  • William Donegá Martinez & Marco Antonio Ribeiro Filho & Tiago Casaleiro & Marcos Sanches Rodrigues & Emerson Roberto dos Santos & Daniele Nunes Longhi Aleixo & João Daniel de Souza Menezes & Matheus Q, 2025. "Psychological Resilience in Latin America Nursing Students Using the Wagnild and Young Scale: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(9), pages 1-20, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:9:p:1425-:d:1748668
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    1. Ana M. Tur Porcar & Noemí Cuartero Monteagudo & Vicente Gea-Caballero & Raúl Juárez-Vela, 2020. "Resilience Scale Psychometric Study. Adaptation to the Spanish Population in Nursing Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-11, June.
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