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Self-Directed learning readiness in baccalaureate nursing students in different academic years and its relationship with anxiety and self-esteem
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A Izadi   , M Barkhordari , Z Shojai , M Zaheri |
| Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences/ Islamic Azad University, Yazd branch , barkhordary.m@gmail.com |
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| Introduction: With ongoing change and advancements in the health care and intricate nature of clinical practice in nursing, Self-Directed Learning Skills are essential for success of nursing students. Determination of factors affecting Self-Directed Learning (SDL) can help improve self-Directed Learning. The aim of this research was to assess Self-Directed Learning and relationship between SDL and State Anxiety (SA) and self-esteem in baccalaureate nursing students of Islamic Azad University of Yazd in 2013. Method: This descriptive-analytic study was performed on 265 baccalaureate nursing students of Islamic Azad University of Yazd in 2013. Data collection tool was consisted of four parts: demographic characteristics, Guglielmino’s Self-directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS), Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. Data was analyzed by SPSS software (version 16) using descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA and Pearson). Results were considered statistically significant when p-value was P<0.05. Results: Mean scores of readiness for Self-Directed Learning was average in all four academic years. There was no statistically significant difference in Self-directed Learning Readiness score by academic year. Results showed that SDL is negatively correlated with SA (r= -0.426, P=0.0001) and is positively correlated with self-esteem (P=0.122, r=0.046) Conclusion: Therefore, nurse educators should pay more attention to self-directed learning in nursing courses to improve teaching methods and promote life-long learning. For this purpose educational goals need to be adjusted in stressful clinical situations after creation of self-esteem in students. |
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| Keywords: Self-Directed learning readiness, lifelong learning, nursing students, anxiety, self-esteem |
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Type of Study: Quantitative-Research |
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Received: 2014/06/3 | Accepted: 2014/06/22 | Published: 2014/06/22
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