Table 1: Why is it so difficult to draw a conclusion on nursing student self-esteem?.
Different definitions of and/or approaches to self-esteem
Lack of a theoretical framework in some studies
Different self-esteem assessment scales
Arbitrary (and differing) thresholds applied to the results of the scales
Inconsistencies between the theoretical framework and the scale used in some studies
Different study populations [40]
Different measurement schedules [8,41,42]
Design often cross-sectional or post-interventional
Losses to follow-up due to attrition [43]
Impact of the vocational character of the training [44]
Few explanations of the phenomenon (process and reasons for changes in self-esteem, or interaction mechanisms)