Correlation between self-directed learning readiness and mental resilience of undergraduate nursing students

Abstract

Objective To investigate the correlation between self-directed learning readiness and mental resilience of undergraduate nursing students, and provide reference for nursing educator to improve the psychological control source and enhance the autonomous learning ability and mental resilience of undergraduate nursing students. Methods Cluster sampling method and questionnaire survey were used in 193 nursing students from grade 2012 nursing undergraduate students. Used Self-directed Learning Readiness (SDLR) and Connor-Davidson mental resilience scale, statistical description and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data in this study. Results There were 185 effective questionnaires, and the self-directed learning readiness of undergraduate nursing students was at middle level with score (158.33±18.02); the locus of mental resilience was at middle level which score was (72.67±11.64); there was positive correlation between self-directed learning readiness and mental resilience of nursing students (r=0.204-0.463, P<0.01). 23.1% of self-directed learning readiness of nursing students could explain by mental resilience. Conclusions Mental resilience has positive prediction to self-directed learning readiness of nursing students and can enhance the mental resilience, especially to cultivate the quality of self-reliance and have a positive effect on their independent learning ability. Key words: Education, medicine, undergraduate; Undergraduate nursing students; Resilience; Self-directed learning readiness; Autonomous learning ability