The Influence of Self-leadership and Critical Thinking Disposition on College Adaptation among Nursing Students / 한국간호교육학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of self-leadership and critical thinking disposition on adaptation to college among nursing students. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted with 325 nursing students using a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a t-test, one way ANOVA, Scheffė test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with SPSS 20.0. RESULTS: The mean score of college adaptation was 3.22. Significant predictor variables affecting adaptation to college were satisfaction in major (ß=.45, p<.001), behavior-focused strategies (ß=.16, p<.001), leadership level (ß=.15, p=.003), and grade (ß=.11, p=.016). The explanation power of this regression model was 32.2% and was statistically significant (F=64.60, p<.001). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicated that an effective college adaptation program should be developed by including improvement of satisfaction in major, behavior-focused strategies, and leadership level.