The Relationship between Critical Thinking Disposition and Self-Efficacy of College Nursing Students

Kim, Kyung-Hae; Kim, Gyung-Duck

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2007;13(2):229-236.
Published online December 31, 2007.

Kim, Kyung-Hae;Kim, Gyung-Duck;

¹Department of Nursing, Kimcheon Science College
²Department of Nursing, Daegu Health College

간호대학생의 비판적 사고성향과 자기효능감과의 관계

김경혜, 김경덕

¹김천과학대학
²대구보건대학

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between critical thinking disposition and self-efficacy of college nursing student. Method: Data was collected from 186 nursing students in D and M cities. Result: The average scores were; critical thinking disposition 62.59 and self efficacy 88.91. The critical thinking disposition level was significantly different according to the general characteristics of the high school system. The self-efficacy level was significantly different according to the general characteristics of gender. The critical thinking disposition level and self-efficacy level showed a positive correlation(r=.335, p<.000). Conclusion: A strategy for development of the critical thinking disposition and self-efficacy is needed for nursing students.

Key Words: Thinking, Self efficacy