J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2015 Aug;21(3):320-329. 10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.3.320.

The Relationship among Hesitation Factor of Questions, Critical Thinking Disposition, and Problem Solving: The University Student's Perspective

• Woo CH
• Yoo JY
• Park JY

• KMID: 2178981
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.3.320

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship among hesitation factor of questions, critical thinking disposition, and problem solving.
METHODS
Data were collected from 370 students at a university in D city using a structured questionnaire from April 1 to April 15, 2015. It was analyzed with frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis.
RESULTS
Subjects scored an average of 2.62+/-.52 for hesitation factor of questions, 3.53+/-0.42 for critical thinking disposition, and 3.44+/-0.44 for problem solving. There were significant differences in the three variables according to satisfaction with major, self-expression, and interpersonal relationships. In addition, hesitation factor of questions exhibited a significant difference between genders. Hesitation factor of questions had a negative relationship with critical thinking disposition (r=-.23, p<.001) and with problem solving (r=-.34, p<.001). In addition, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between critical thinking disposition and problem solving (r=.69, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
In order to improve critical thinking disposition and problem solving, we need to generate a lot of questions to the student's inside. We also need to develop appropriate teaching methods so that this can be expressed by the actual question coming from the control hesitation factor of questions.

Keyword

Students; Learning; Problem solving

MeSH Terms

Humans
Learning
Problem Solving*
Teaching
Thinking*