Development and psychometric properties of the critical thinking attitude scale in Italian college students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Critical thinking (CT) is a higher-order cognitive skill essential for academic and professional success, combining the ability to evaluate evidence with a reflective and analytical attitude toward information. Although several tools exist to measure critical thinking disposition, many show limitations in length, reliability, or generalizability, often focusing on specific populations such as medical and nursing students. This study addresses this gap by developing and validating the Critical Thinking Attitude Scale (CTAS) for Italian university students.

Methods

The study was conducted in two phases. In Study 1, 211 participants completed the CTAS questionnaire; exploratory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure: systematicity, search for truth and op

SUBMITTER: Fabio RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537700 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature