Perceptions of Happiness and Influencing Factors: A Qualitative Study with Nursing Students ; Percepciones de Felicidad y Factores Influyentes: Un Estudio Cualitativo con Estudiantes de Enfermería ; Perceções de Felicidade e Fatores Influenciadores: Um Estudo Qualitativo com Estudantes de Enfermagem

Introduction: In the transition from secondary education to higher education, students face several challenges, which are likely to disturb their well-being and happiness. Since this is a subjective construct, studies are essential for a better understanding of the phenomenon. Objective/s: To explore the concept of happiness and the factors that influence it in 1st year nursing students at a higher education institution. Methods: Exploratory, qualitative study; convenience sample of 63 1st year nursing students. Data collected through 2 open questions and analyzed with thematic content analysis technique (Bardin), using NVivo. Results: Three themes that conceptualize happiness were identified: i) positive interpersonal relationships, ii) personal fulfillment and iii) physical and psychological balance. Of the various factors that contribute to happiness, the following stand out: “personal relationships”, “personal fulfillment”, “health and well-being” and “living conditions and environment”, including school success. Conclusion: This study highlights happiness as a complex and multidimensional concept, influenced by several factors, internal and external, interconnected and complementary. Knowing these factors makes it possible to design interventions that promote healthy environments that are conducive to learning and optimizing health. ; Introducción: En la transición de la educación secundaria a la educación superior, los estudiantes enfrentan varios desafíos que probablemente perturben su bienestar y felicidad. Dado que se trata de un constructo subjetivo, los estudios son esenciales para una mejor comprensión del fenómeno. Objetivo/s: Explorar el concepto de felicidad y los factores que influyen en ella en estudiantes de primer año de enfermería de una institución de educación superior. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo exploratorio; muestra de conveniencia de 63 estudiantes de 1er año de enfermería. Datos recolectados a través de 2 preguntas abiertas y analizados con la técnica de análisis de contenido temático ...