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Relationship Between Self-Directed Learning, Grit, and Compassionate Teaching in Doctoral Nursing Education
Krista A White1, Lisa A Ruth-Sahd, Peggy Slota
1Associate Professor (Dr White), Adjunct Professor (Dr Ruth-Sahd), and Professor (Dr Slota), School of Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia.
Nurse Educator
|June 22, 2023
Summary
Compassionate teaching (CT) strategies in doctoral nursing education correlate with student self-directedness and grit. Faculty embracing both rigor and compassion foster these essential traits for doctoral success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Doctoral education requires self-directedness, grit, and perseverance.
- Compassionate teaching (CT) strategies may cultivate these essential doctoral traits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between CT strategies, self-directedness, and grit in doctoral nursing education.
- Investigate perceptions of CT, self-directedness, and grit among Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods design utilizing online surveys and interviews.
- Survey and interview data collected from 227 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates.
- Assessed perceptions of self-directedness, grit, and CT.
Main Results:
- A weak direct correlation was found between CT strategies and grit.
- A weak-to-moderate significant correlation existed between CT strategies and self-directedness.
- Qualitative data revealed CT involves relationship building, timely/kind feedback, and fairness.
Conclusions:
- Faculty exhibiting both rigor and compassion are valued by students.
- These faculty are perceived to effectively foster student self-directedness and grit.
- CT strategies are integral to developing key doctoral competencies.
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