2015/2016
Self-directed learning readiness and social problem solving of nursing students in Macao
《護理學雜誌》, 2016, 31(1):1-6
| Author(s) | Yuan Haobin |
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| Summary | Objective The aims of this study were to describe nursing students′self-directed learning readiness and social problem solving and test their correlations in Macao.
Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 140 baccalaureate nursing students. A stratified random sampling was performed. The Self- directed Learning Readiness(SDLR)Scale and Chinese Social Problem- Solving Inventory-Revised(C-SPSI-R)were used.
Results The response rate was 79.3%.Students possessed readiness for self- directed learning(mean 149.09±12.53,51.4% at high level,48.6 % at low level). Regarding to social problem solving, the mean scores of each subscale were 9.35±3.25(Rational Problem Solving, RPS),10.26±3.23 (Positive Problem Orientation, PPO),8.14±4.06(Negative Problem Orientation, NPO),5.67±4.44 (Avoidance Style, AS),and 4.84±3.03 (Impulsivity/Carelessness Style, ICS). SDLR was positively related to RPS and PPO, but was negatively related to AS.
Conclusion Half of students possessed stronger readiness for self- directed learning. Students had a belief in the ability to solve problems, and adopted relevant strategies in solving problems. However, students still had negative and dysfunctional orientation and defective attempts in solving problems. Self-directed learning was positively related to positive and constructive orientation, but was negatively related to defective problem-solving pattern. Nurse educators should create educational climates for promoting student confidence and mutual responsibility for learning and their thinking process for problem solving. |