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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (9): 1066-1069.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2023.09.008

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The influence of self-worth on self-directed learning ability in nursing undergraduates

ZHENG Wenkai(),DU Juan,WANG Meifang,HENG Chunni()   

  • Received:2023-02-12 Online:2023-09-15 Published:2023-09-14

Abstract:

Objective To explore the self-worth and self-directed learning ability in nursing undergraduates,and to analyze the influence of self-worth on self-directed learning ability. Methods A total of 851 nursing undergraduates from six universities in Shaanxi Province were selected by convenient sampling from August to November 2022. The general information questionnaire,Adolescent Sense of Self-Worth Scale and Self-directed Learning Ability Scale were used for the survey. Results The total score of self-worth of 851 nursing students was(189.79±21.42),and the total score of self-directed learning ability was(94.81±8.51). The total score of self-worth was positively correlated with the total score of self-directed learning ability(r=0.457,P<0.001). Hieraychical multiple regression showed that self-worth accounted for 16.8% of the total variance in self-directed learning ability independently. Conclusion The self-worth of nursing undergraduates can positively predict their self-directed learning ability. Nursing educators and managers in universities should take corresponding measures to improve students’ self-worth,so as to improve their level of self-directed learning ability.

Key words: Students, Nursing, Self-worth, Self-directed learning ability