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

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 Querino da Silva, Renato Mendonça Ribeiro, Luiz Vianney Saldanha Cidrão Nunes, Rauer Ferreira Franco, Amanda Oliva Spaziani, Marli de Carvalho Jerico, Alex Bertolazzo Quitério, Weslley dos Santos Borges, Christian Guilherme Capobianco dos Santos, Maysa Alahmar Bianchin, Luís Cesar Fava Spessoto, Maria Helena Pinto, Fernando Nestor Facio Júnior, Ronize Aparecida Domingues de Almeida Prado, Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa, Marlene da Silva, Sabrina Ramires Sakamoto, Neuza Alves Bonifácio, Suzimar de Fatima Benato Fusco, Rita de Cássia Helú Mendonça Ribeiro, Denise Cristina Mós Vaz Oliani, Antônio Hélio Oliani and Júlio César André
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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
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

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 9, 1-20

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.

Keywords: psychological resilience; nursing students; Wagnild and Young scale; academic stress; mental health; scoping review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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