Table 3.
Reason for Volunteering for Disaster Relief Volunteer in Kumamoto.
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| I would like to support earthquake victims | ||
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0.0 |
| Disagree | 2 | 1.9 |
| Agree | 39 | 36.1 |
| Strongly agree | 67 | 62.0 |
| I would like to engage in reconstruction support activities in affected areas | ||
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0.0 |
| Disagree | 5 | 4.6 |
| Agree | 45 | 41.7 |
| Strongly agree | 58 | 53.7 |
| My friends asked me to take part in disaster relief volunteering | ||
| Strongly disagree | 18 | 16.7 |
| Disagree | 24 | 22.2 |
| Agree | 46 | 42.6 |
| Strongly agree | 20 | 18.5 |
| Teachers asked me to take part in disaster relief volunteering | ||
| Strongly disagree | 84 | 77.8 |
| Disagree | 16 | 14.8 |
| Agree | 3 | 2.8 |
| Strongly agree | 5 | 4.6 |
| My family or friends were affected by the Kumamoto earthquake | ||
| Strongly disagree | 18 | 16.7 |
| Disagree | 21 | 19.4 |
| Agree | 26 | 24.1 |
| Strongly agree | 43 | 39.8 |
| I would like to view the current situation in the affected areas | ||
| Strongly disagree | 16 | 15.1 |
| Disagree | 23 | 21.7 |
| Agree | 31 | 29.2 |
| Strongly agree | 36 | 34.0 |
| I would like to use the knowledge and skills I’ve gained as a nursing student | ||
| Strongly disagree | 15 | 13.9 |
| Disagree | 39 | 36.1 |
| Agree | 33 | 30.6 |
| Strongly agree | 21 | 19.4 |
| I was required to participate in relief activities as part of class or club activities | ||
| Strongly disagree | 98 | 90.7 |
| Disagree | 9 | 8.3 |
| Agree | 1 | 0.9 |
| Strongly agree | 0 | 0.0 |
Note. Some percentages do not equal 100% because of missing data.