Research on correlation between problem solving ability and positive mental capital of nursing undergraduates / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective@#To understand the status quo and correlation between problem solving ability and positive mental capital of nursing undergraduates.@*Methods@#A total of 238 nursing undergraduate were investigated with the Problem Solving Scale and the Positive Mental Capital Scale.@*Results@#In terms of each dimension in Problem Solving Ability Inventory, the scores from high to low respectively were rational problem solving, positive problem orientation, avoidance style, negative problem orientation, impulsivity/carelessness style, the total score of positive mental capital was 125.24±17.71. Multivariate stepwise regression analysis showed that self-efficacy, hope explained for 29.4% of positive problem orientation variation and 15.4% of explaining rational problem solving variation. Resiliency, self-efficacy explain for 35.8% of the negative problem orientation variation. Hoped, resiliency explained for 9% of impulsive/carelessness style variation and 21.8% of avoidance style variation.@*Conclusions@#The problem solving ability of nursing undergraduates was weak, which was closely related to positive psychological capital, and can improve the overall problem solving ability of nursing students by improving their self-efficacy, hope and resiliency.