Perceived negative acts and emotional well-being in healthcare education at a Hispanic-serving institution: a cross-sectional study

A study conducted at a Hispanic-serving institution on the U.S.–Mexico border investigated the prevalence of perceived negative acts (NAs) among healthcare students and their correlation with emotional well-being and demographic characteristics. NAs include work-related bullying, person-related bullying, and physical intimidation. The research utilized the NA Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) to assess these behaviors.

Why it matters

Understanding the prevalence and impact of negative acts within educational settings, particularly in healthcare, is crucial for maintaining a healthy learning environment and ensuring the well-being of future professionals. This directly influences the quality of education and the mental health of students, which are foundational for workforce readiness and retention.

Key insights

• The study aimed to assess self-reported negative acts (NAs) and emotional well-being among healthcare students.
• NAs include work-related bullying (WB), person-related bullying (PB), and physical intimidation (PI).
• The research was conducted at a Hispanic-serving institution on the U.S.–Mexico border.
• Exposure to NAs may vary across different demographic groups.
• The NA Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) was used to measure WB, PB, PI, and total NAQ-R score (TNAQ-R).

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1877696