Self-Control and Perseverance among Student Nurses in Private College of Nursing in Iloilo City, Philippines

Abstract

Background: Nursing Education students, particularly Generation Z, face increasing academic, clinical, and emotional pressures that make self-control and perseverance essential for resilience, academic success, and professional readiness, yet Philippine-based evidence on these traits remains limited. Aims: This study aims to examine relationships between self-control and perseverance among student nurses in a private college of nursing, it aims to determine the levels of self-control and perseverance and identity whether there is a significant relationship between the two variables.While the study was limited to one private nursing college in Iloilo City and relied on self-reported data, the findings suggest that integrating resilience-building activities and mentoring programs into nursing curricula may strengthen self-control and perseverance, thereby improving academic resilience, student retention, and professional preparedness. Study Design:  This study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design. Place and Duration of Study: Iloilo Doctors’ College, Iloilo City Philippines, Academic Year 2025-2026. Methodology: Utilizing stratified random sampling, 340 nursing students across four year levels were enrolled. Data were gathered using a standardized questionnaire: the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) and the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) assessing demographic profiles, assessing demographic profiles, frequency of self-control and perseverance. Ethical protocols were strictly maintained, with institutional clearance and informed consent obtained from all participants. Results:  Result showed that student nurses demonstrated an average level of self-control (M = 3.15, SD = 0.364) and a high level of perseverance (M = 3.35). Reliability and task completion obtained the highest mean scores among the indicators. Statistical analysis revealed a significant moderate positive relationship between self-control and perseverance, suggesting that students with stronger self-regulation also showed greater persistence in overcoming academic and clinical challenges. Conclusion: The study concluded that self-control plays an important role in strengthening perseverance among nursing students. Enhancing self-regulation skills through resilience-building activities, mentoring programs, and supportive educational strategies may improve students’ academic endurance, resilience, professional preparedness, and retention in nursing education.