Insights into Effective Communication in Higher Education: A Survey Study on its Effects on Nursing Faculty Self-Esteem and Student Learning
Communication in Higher Education: Nursing Faculty Self-Esteem and Student Learning
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https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v5i1.141Keywords:
Effective Communication, Higher Education, Nursing Faculty, Self-EsteemAbstract
Student learning outcomes together with faculty self-esteem development benefit significantly from effective communication methods within higher educational environments, especially nursing education. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively contributes to positive relationships, enhanced teaching, and improved student performance. Objectives: evaluate how communication effectiveness shapes nursing faculty self-esteem together with student academic results. The main objectives aim to determine which communication methods help retain faculty self-esteem while maximizing student learning opportunities in nursing education. Methods: A questionnaire-based assessment of nursing faculty members with students was used as the research method. The research instrument evaluated both communication processes and their relationship with faculty perception of self-esteem and student educational achievements. The researchers tested patterns and links between the study factors and communication effectiveness through data analysis. Results: The research data indicates that nursing faculty members who communicate well achieve better self-esteem along with students who experience improved learning outcomes. Nursing faculty who communicated with clarity and empathy along with openness achieved better self-esteem ratings but students learned better when faculty delivered effective communication messages. Conclusions: It was concluded that effective communication stands vital in nursing educational settings. Through specific educator recommendations about communication enhancement strategies, the professional self-esteem of faculty can improve alongside building better learning environments for students. The study demonstrates a need for ongoing educational development programs about communication competencies that can boost nursing education effectiveness.
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