J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 May;23(2):184-193. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.184.

The Influence of Self-leadership and Critical Thinking Disposition on College Adaptation among Nursing Students

• Kim MS

• KMID: 2382098
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.184

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study examined the effects of self-leadership and critical thinking disposition on adaptation to college among nursing students.
METHODS
A descriptive study was conducted with 325 nursing students using a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a t-test, one way ANOVA, ScheffÄ— test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with SPSS 20.0.
RESULTS
The mean score of college adaptation was 3.22. Significant predictor variables affecting adaptation to college were satisfaction in major (ß=.45, p<.001), behavior-focused strategies (ß=.16, p<.001), leadership level (ß=.15, p=.003), and grade (ß=.11, p=.016). The explanation power of this regression model was 32.2% and was statistically significant (F=64.60, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicated that an effective college adaptation program should be developed by including improvement of satisfaction in major, behavior-focused strategies, and leadership level.

Keyword

Leadership; Thinking; Adaptation; Nursing students

MeSH Terms

Humans
Leadership
Nursing*
Students, Nursing*
Thinking*