Analysis of Nursing Students' Critical Thinking Dispositions and Perceptions Considering Certain Factors: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

Objective: This cross-sectional mixed-methods study aims to analyze the nursing students' CT dispositions and perceptions considering certain factors. Method: 358 nursing students participated. The quantitative data were collected using a "Personal Information Form" and the "Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CDTS)". The qualitative data were collected through a 4-question open-ended questionnaire. Results: The mean scores of the sub-dimensions of CDTS were found to be 37.95±7.02, 42.44±7.53, 54.15±8.76, 22.72±4.17, 12.12±2.23. There was statistically significant differences between income level, choosing department willingly, liking the department and the sub-dimensions of CDTS. Nursing students stated that they usually gained CT skills in their family/during their education, they thought that CT was a significant skill in diagnosing patients, and nursing should be professionalized to improve CT skills. In the study, the nursing students' mean scores of CDTS sub-dimensions were found to be at medium and high levels. Conclusion: Qualitative data were found to be compatible with quantitative data. Critical thinking should be enhanced in nursing students.