The Mediating Effect of Grit on the Relationship between Digital Literacy and Academic Self-Efficacy in Nursing Students

Abstract

This study investigates the mediating effect of grit on the relationship between university students' digital literacy and academic self-efficacy, and to understand the influence of these variables. The study sample consisted of 260 nursing students from a university located in W city, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Data collection took place from September 10 to September 25, 2024. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and hierarchical regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 25.0 Program. The study found that grit partially mediated the relationship between the subjects' digital literacy and academic self-efficacy. Significant correlations were found between digital literacy and both grit and academic self-efficacy, as well as between grit and academic self-efficacy. Therefore, it is necessary to continue in-depth research, such as analyzing the effects of developing and applying programs that can enhance grit and various variables affecting the academic self-efficacy of nursing students