Assessment of enhancement in self-management, self -control and learning desire as a result of self-directed learning readiness in nursing students

Authors

  • Shaina Anwar Lahore School of Nursing(LSN), The University of Lahore
  • Muhammad Hussain The University of Lahore
  • Muhammad Afzal The University of Lahore
  • Syed Amir Gilani The University of Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/japsy.565

Keywords:

Self-directed learning, self-management, self-control, desire of learning

Abstract

Purpose : Self-directed learning is an independent style of learning which focuses on a learner own will to learn new skills. It helps in academic as well as practical life. To assess the level of enhancement in self-management, self -control and learning desire as a result of self-directed learning readiness in nursing students.

Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study design. Results were collected from nursing students by using self-administered questionnaires covers demographic data and Fisher's self-directed learning readiness scale (SDLRS).

Results: There were 145 participants in the study. Total number of participants aged 16-20 was 39 (26.9%) and 21-25 was 106 (73.1%). There were 19 (13.1%) participants from 1st year, 37 (25.5) participants from 2nd, 60(41.4) participants from 3rd and 29 (20%) participants from 4th year. All were females.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The present study revealed that participants showed adequate level of readiness towards SDL which can be helpful in promoting life-long learning.

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Author Biographies

Shaina Anwar , Lahore School of Nursing(LSN), The University of Lahore

Post RN BSN student

Muhammad Hussain, The University of Lahore

Assisstant professor at LSN

Muhammad Afzal, The University of Lahore

HOD of  LSN

Syed Amir Gilani, The University of Lahore

Professor at FAHS

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Published

2021-05-25

How to Cite

Anwar , S. ., Hussain, M. ., Afzal, M. ., & Gilani, S. A. . (2021). Assessment of enhancement in self-management, self -control and learning desire as a result of self-directed learning readiness in nursing students. Journal of Advanced Psychology, 3(1), 33–44. https://doi.org/10.47941/japsy.565

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