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Self-Directed Learning Among Nurse Learners in Sri Lanka
Background:
Although self-directed learning (SDL) has become an essential instrument for educating nursing professionals, little is known about SDL among nurses in a developing country.
Method:
Data were collected using a structured self-reporting survey, which included Fisher's Self-Directed Learning Readiness (SDLR) scale, and a multiple linear regression analysis was conducted.
Results:
The mean score per item on the SDLR was 4.31 of 5. The learning-related factors that influenced SDLR were motivation for learning and self-efficacy in English proficiency, and the working-related factor was job satisfaction. These variables accounted for 17.6% of the variance in SDLR scores.
Conclusion:
The SDLR of nurse learners in Sri Lanka was influenced not only by learning-related factors but also by working-related factors. Therefore, it is necessary to develop multidimensional strategies to strengthen nurses' SDLR. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2019;50(1):41-48.].
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