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Adult attachment profiles, death attitudes, and intention to remain in nursing among Chinese intern nursing students

  • By

  • Yan Yang

  • Jing Hua

  • Chenghao Shi

  • Chenling Zhu

  • Yuping Zhang

  • Danni Lin

  • Fang Chen

  • June 29, 2026

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    A study identified four adult attachment profiles among 1,124 Chinese intern nursing students: relatively secure, mildly insecure, moderately insecure, and highly insecure.

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    Attachment profiles significantly influenced death attitudes, with higher insecurity linked to greater fear of death and lower neutral acceptance.

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    The highly insecure profile had lower odds of intending to remain in nursing (OR = 0.348), indicating a potential risk for workforce sustainability.

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    Data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing attachment, death attitudes, and intention to remain in nursing.

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    The findings suggest the need for targeted death education and psychological support for nursing interns, though results should be interpreted cautiously.

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Adult attachment profiles, death attitudes, and intention to remain in nursing among Chinese intern nursing students

  • by Yan Yang, Jing Hua, Chenghao Shi, Chenling Zhu, Yuping Zhang, Danni Lin, Fang Chen

  • June 29, 2026

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