Investigating Faculty to Student Incivility in Nursing Education: "Impact on Students' Learning Throughout Academic Journey "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Student Incivility in Nursing Education: "Impact on Students' Learning

. Shaista; Abdur Rahman; Saba Saleem; Mehrun Nisa; Tasleem Tahir; Sidra Ali; Faisal Rahman

doi:10.54393/nrs.v5i2.156

Authors

. Shaista Medical Teaching Institution College of Nursing, Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan, Pakistan
Abdur Rahman Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
Saba Saleem Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Hospital, Kuwait
Mehrun Nisa Rufaidah Nursing College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Tasleem Tahir Rufaidah Nursing College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Sidra Ali Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals, Swat, Pakistan
Faisal Rahman Nice College of Nursing, Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v5i2.156

Keywords:

Faculty Incivility, Nursing Education, Student Learning, Academic Journey

Abstract

Faculty-to-student incivility is an evolving alarm in nursing education, undesirably influencing students’ psychological well-being, academic performance, and professional development. Such behaviours, including impolite communication, favouritism, and lack of support, can delay students' learning environments and lead to long-term detachment from the profession. Despite its status, incivility remains underexplored in the context of nursing institutes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Objectives: To explore the frequency and impact of faculty-to-student incivility on the academic journey of undergraduate nursing students in nursing colleges across different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional design was conducted. Data were collected through an online questionnaire using Google Forms. Verbal consent was obtained from participants, and the purpose of the study was clearly explained. The sample included undergraduate nursing students from various colleges across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26.0. Results: The findings revealed a high prevalence of incivility, with the most frequently reported behaviours being verbal discouragement, lack of constructive feedback, and favouritism. A significant negative correlation was found between faculty incivility and students’ academic motivation, self-esteem, and classroom participation. Furthermore, female students reported experiencing higher levels of incivility compared to their male equals. Conclusions: Faculty incivility stances a serious challenge to student learning in nursing education. Promoting respectful faculty-student communication and implementing institutional policies against incivility can enhance educational outcomes and professional development.

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