Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the self-directed learning instrument in Chinese nursing students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, Self-directed learning (SDL) ability is recognized as a crucial condition for nursing students and nurse to deal with severe challenges positively. Developing SDL ability is becoming more and more important among nursing students. SDL is related to nursing students enhancing their own knowledge, skills and maintaining lifelong learning. This study is aim at translating the Self-directed Learning Instrument (SDLI) into Chinese and verify its reliability and validity among nursing students.

Methods

The study adopted a cross-sectional design and the multistage sampling design. The SDLI was translated into Chinese, and the reliability and validity of the scale were tested among 975 nursing students.

Results

The Cron

SUBMITTER: Gao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950017 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature