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Purpose: This study aims to identify the level of disappointment in the final class students studying at the University of Health Care and to investigate the relationship of the level of disappointment with the sociodemographic and individual characteristics, self-respect and thoughts on the program they read. Material-Method: The universe of this research in the Cutting-edge type consists of second-class students studying at the XX University of Health Services Professional High School. The study aimed at achieving the entire universe without a sample selection. A survey created using literature data was collected with the Beck Desperation Scale and the Rosenberg Self-respect Scale. Results: The highest level of disappointment in the girls students who participated in the study (p<0.01). People living in the countryside in their childhood, those who understood their quality of life, and those who are not satisfied with their overall health, have a higher level of disappointment (p<0.05). The level of disappointment for those who understand the economic situation of their families is lower (p<0.05). The negative reactions of the family and other relatives to the program that the student learns increase the level of disappointment (p<0.05). Those who do not find themselves suitable for this profession, those who do not find what they are looking for in this school, those who think that the ideal profession is not this profession, those who have been violent while doing the profession, and those who are worried of working in severe conditions, the level of disappointment is higher (p<0.05). In general, those who are not satisfied with the quality of education of the school environment and the program they study, with housing and nutrition problems, the level of disappointment is higher (p<0.05). High self-esteem reduces disappointment (p<0.001). The result: The socio-demographic characteristics of students, self-respect, thoughts and problems about school and the program they study, negative environmental impacts and occupational concerns cause negative expectations for the future. It is necessary to make efforts to solve the educational and social problems that create disappointment.

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