The study of influencing factors of the self-directed learning ability in nursing college students

Abstract

Objective To investigate and analyze the characteristics and stratified influencing factors of self-directed learning of nursing college students. Methods In November 2016, a total of 304 stu-dents from three nursing colleges in Sichuan province were investigated with self-rating scale of self-direct-edness learning (SRSSDL). 304 copies of the questionnaires were issued and recovered. Using SPSS 13.0, the independent sample t test and variance analysis were used to compare the differences between groups. Pear-son correlation test and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors. Results The average SRSSDL score of key undergraduate students of nursing college was (220.27±30.16), the score of general undergraduate students was (212.37±25.01), the score of Junior college students was (205.26±29.84), The score difference has statistical significance (F=6.191, P=0.002). Students from key un-dergraduate had the highest self-directed learning ability, and students from general undergraduate and Ju-nior college had the medium self-directed learning ability. The factors such as different levels, whether the one-child, self-study time every day, team learning experience affect students' self-directed learning ability. Conclusions We should create conditions for students to study independently, cultivate professional iden-tity and independent spirit under the premise of clear educational objectives to improve their SDL ability. Key words: Self-rating scale of self-directed learning; Influencing factors; Nursing college stu-dents