Influence of mental self supporting on the ability of self directed learning among nursing undergraduates

Wu Defang; Luo Yang

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-6493.2016.10.009

Abstract：Objective:To explore the relationship between self directed learning ability and mental self sup-porting and to provide reference for educators in an attempt to improve undergraduate nursing students'positive psychological qualities and self directed learning ability.Methods:A total of 847 nursing undergraduates were investigated by using Self Directed Learning Instrument (SDLI)for Nursing Students and Mental Self sup-porting Questionnaire of University students.Results:Undergraduate nursing students scored 69.28 ± 10.1 9 points averagely in self directed learning ability,and the dimensions of learning motivation(LM)and planning implementing(PI)got the highest and lowest score respectively.The total score of mental self supporting was 75.58±8.54 points.A positive association was found between self directed learning ability and mental self supporting(r=0.467,P <0.01).The regression analysis showed that students’goal management,self respon-sibility,self decision and self consolation,played a significant role in students’self directed learning ability (R 2 =0.264,P <0.001 ).Conclusion:Undergraduate nursing students’abilities of self directed learning and mental self supporting were on medium level.The subscales of goal management,self responsibility,self de-cision and self consolation have huge influence on self directed learning ability.Nursing educators should make an effort in the above 4 aspects so as to improve undergraduate nursing students’self directed learning ability.