간호대학생의 메타인지수준과 문제해결능력 = Metacognition and Problem Solving Ability among Nursing Students in Korea

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the metacognition and problem solving ability among nursing students. Methods: The participants were 277 university students studying at two universities in Korea. Data were collected from during November 2012 using questionnaires. Results: The mean score for metacognition was 5.07±0.68 (range 1~7) and problem solving ability was 3.34±0.43 (range 1~5). There were significant mean differences in metacognition according to satisfaction with studying nursing (F=3.79, p=.024). There was a significant difference in the level of problem solving ability between students with high metacognitive level and low metacognitive level (p<.001). There was a strong, positive correlation between metacognition and problem solving ability (r=.56, p<.001). Conclusion: Metacognitive levels must be taken into consideration for strategies to improve nursing students` problem solving ability. Moreover, nursing educators should develop teaching strategies for students to improve metacognitive skills.