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[Development of a critical thinking disposition scale for nursing students]
In Soo Kwon1, Ga Eon Lee, Gyung Duck Kim
1College of Nursing, Geongsang National University, Korea.
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|November 9, 2006
Summary
This study developed a new scale to measure critical thinking dispositions in nursing students. The validated 35-item scale assesses eight key factors, offering a reliable tool for educational assessment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychometrics
- Higher Education
Context:
- Assessing critical thinking is crucial in nursing education.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture nursing students' critical thinking dispositions.
- A validated instrument is needed to evaluate this essential competency.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a scale measuring critical thinking dispositions specifically for nursing students.
- To identify the core components of critical thinking relevant to nursing practice.
Summary:
- A 35-item scale was developed through literature review, expert validation, and factor analysis.
- The scale comprises eight factors: intellectual integrity, creativity, challenge, open-mindedness, prudence, objectivity, truth seeking, and inquisitiveness.
- The scale demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .892) and construct validity.
Impact:
- Provides a psychometrically sound instrument for evaluating nursing students' critical thinking.
- Facilitates the assessment of educational interventions aimed at enhancing critical thinking skills.
- Supports the development of evidence-based nursing education strategies.
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