Chain mediating effects of self-worth and interpersonal communication between metacognitive ability and self-directed learning ability among nursing undergraduates
Objective To explore the relationship between metacognitive ability and self-directed learning ability of nursing undergraduates,and the mediating effect of self-worth and interpersonal communication between them by using a chain mediation model.Methods Convenience sampling was used to select 851 nursing undergraduates and they were surveyed by using Metacognitive Assessment Inventory,Adolescent Sense of Self-worth Scale,Supportive Communication Scale and Self-directed Learning Ability Scale.Process macro program in SPSS was used to analyze the chain mediating effect of self-worth and interpersonal communication between metacognitive ability and self-directed learning ability among nursing undergraduates.ResuIts Metacognitive ability,self-worth,and interpersonal communication ability were all positively correlated with the self-directed learning ability(r=0.434,r=0.457,r=0.380,all P<0.001).The indirect effect of nursing undergraduates'metacognitive ability on self-directed learning ability was established,with a total indirect effect of 0.051.The specific mediating effect of self-worth and interpersonal communication skills accounted for 26.3%and 11.0%of the total indirect,respectively.The chain mediating effect between self-worth and interpersonal communication skill on nursing undergraduates'metacognitive ability and self-directed learning ability accounted for 5.9%of the total indirect effect.Conclusion Metacognitive ability,self-worth,and interpersonal communication ability are positively correlated with their self-directed learning ability among nursing undergraduates.Metacognitive ability may indirectly affect the self-directed learning ability among nursing undergraduates through self-worth and interpersonal communication ability,which may provide new directions for nursing educators to improve the self-directed learning ability in nursing undergraduates.