J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2018 May;24(2):127-136. 10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.2.127.

The Impact of Self-regulated Learning Ability on Learning Persistence Intention in Freshmen in Nursing College: Focusing on the Mediating Effects of Learning Motivation

• Park JY
• Woo CH
• Lee JH
• Kim JM

• KMID: 2413032
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.2.127

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-regulated learning ability of freshmen in nursing college on the learning persistence intention, and to determine if their learning motivation meditates the relationship between them.
METHODS
The study design was based on descriptive research. Data were collected from 146 nursing freshmen studying at a university in D city from June 5, 2017 to June 7, 2017.
RESULTS
There was a positive correlation among learning persistence intention, self-regulated learning ability (r=.57, p<.001) and learning motivation (r=.60, p<.001). Also, it was found that learning motivation was positively correlated with self-regulated learning ability (r=.79, p<.001). According to the Sobel test results, the learning motivation had a complete mediating effect (β=.39, p<.001) between self-regulated learning ability and learning persistence intention (Z=3.63, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
Therefore, this study suggests developing a learning motivation program to improve self-regulated learning ability and learning persistence intention of nursing students during their freshman year.

Keyword

Self-regulated learning ability; Learning motivation; Learning persistence intention

MeSH Terms

Humans
Intention*
Learning*
Motivation*
Negotiating*
Nursing*
Students, Nursing