relationship between perception of constructivism learning-based approaches and self-actualization in nursing students

Background: for successful clinical education in a suitable environment and condition, nursing students can be assisted in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills.objectives: the present study investigated the relationship between the understanding of the learning environment based on constructivism and self-actualization in kerman university of medical sciences nursing students in 2021.methods: this cross-sectional study utilized a descriptive-analytical method. the study subjects consisted of 160 undergraduate nursing students selected by the census. the information was collected using a demographic profile questionnaire, social constructivist learning environment perception questionnaire, and ahvaz self-actualization inventory (asai). the data were analyzed using pearson correlation, linear regression, and chi-square tests in spss software.results: the mean score of understanding the environment based on constructivism and its dimensions was reported as 191.88 ± 30.50, and that of self-actualization was 81.23 ± 12.99. there was a significant positive relationship between understanding the environment based on self-actualization and constructivism and also between all dimensions of understanding the environment based on constructivism and self-actualization (p < 0.050).conclusion: the total score of the constructivist-based learning environment predicted self-actualization in nursing students. self-actualization may change with a change in the dimensions of this approach. the constructivist approach can improve the self-actualization of nursing students, promote their active participation in building knowledge, and increase their interactions, enhancing abilities, talents, and self-actualization. the constructivist learning environment can lead to the growth and development of nursing students in educational environments and increase their interest in academic achievements in education, research, and employment.