Cross-sectional study demonstrates high satisfaction and perceived utility of sociology in undergraduate nursing students, highlighting the value of social science in clinical training.
This study aimed to assess the perceived usefulness of sociology course among undergraduate nursing students in Chennai, India. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 61 fourth-year undergraduate nursing students studying at a medical college and hospital in Chennai. The usefulness of sociology course was measured by the Perceived Usefulness of Sociology Course (PUSC) scale. In addition, a 10-point numerical rating scale was used to assess the overall satisfaction of the course. Data were collected at the end of the fourth year from August to September, 2025. Among the 61 students, 55.7% were female students, and the mean score for the PUSC was 67.36 ± 13.69 (score ranged from 15 to 75). Fifty-seven (93.4%) of the students rated a high level of satisfaction with the sociology course. The results revealed that 91.8% of students highly perceived the usefulness of the sociology course. The study found that undergraduate nursing students highly value the sociology course for its relevance to academic learning and clinical practice. Nursing educators are encouraged to enrich the curriculum with sociological components through active learning, practical application and reflective practice.
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Pitchaimani Govindharaj (2026) studied this question.
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