Health sciences undergraduate students' perceived meaning of life and their coping styles.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine health sciences undergraduate students' perceived meaning of life and coping styles and the correlation between them.

Design and methods: This is a descriptive study. The study sample consisted of 1160 students. Data were collected using a personal information form, the personal meaning profile (PMP), and the ways of coping inventory (WCI).

Findings: Participants had the highest mean scores on PMP relationship and intimacy subscales while they had the highest and lowest mean scores on WCI self-confident coping style and submissive coping style subscales, respectively.

Practice implications: It is thought that the study will guide us in the process of vocational training of students or guidance and counseling services provided to them.