Correlation between critical thinking ability and self- efficacy for nursing students in university of traditional Chinese medicine / 中国实用护理杂志

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.