Is There A Relationship Between Somatization Symptoms And Communication Skills?

Abstract

Background and Aim: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between somatization symptoms and communication skills in nursing students. Method: The study was conducted with the 481 students from Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The data were collected with the "Personal Information Form", "Somatization Scale" and "Communication Skills Scale". Results: A negative correlation was found between the "Somatization Scale" score averages of the nursing students and the "Self-expression"," Communication principles and basic skills" subscales, and "Communication Skills Scale". Conclusion: It was observed that the somatization levels of the students were low. Students have good communication skills. A negative correlation was found between somatization levels and communication skills. The students’ somatization levels and communication skills do not change according to their class and the their mother’s educational status. The somatization levels and willingness to establish relationships of the students from TRNC are lower than those of the students from Turkey.