Correlation between critical thinking ability and self-efficacy for nursing students in university of traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract

Objective To analyze the correlation between critical thinking ability and self-efficacy for nursing students in university of traditional Chinese medicine, so as to provide references and evidences for nursing quality teaching. Methods A total of 291 nursing students in university of traditional Chinese medicine were investigated with Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version (CTDI-CV) and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Results The total scores of critical thinking ability and self-efficacy were (288.24±32.95)and (25.44±5.74). There were consistence between critical thinking ability and self-efficacy (r=0.348, P<0.01). Regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy and interpersonal relations were predictors of critical thinking ability. Conclusions There were consistence between critical thinking ability and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy and interpersonal relations were predictors of critical thinking ability. It is suggested to promote critical thinking ability by enhancing self-efficacy and interpersonal relations, which contributes to improvement of comprehensive quality. Key words: Medicine, Chinese traditional; Education, nursing, baccalaureate; Critical thinking; Self-efficacy