Decision making and problem-solving skills of midwifery students in Turkey
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2012
Yazarlar: Selmin Senol, Hafize ÖZTÜRK CAN, Ilknur Pektas
HEALTHMED, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, Scopus, 2012, cilt 6, ss 560-567
Özet
Objective: This descriptive study was undertaken to assess the change in decision-making and problem-solving skills of a group of Turkish midwifery students across a 4-year educational course and according to age groups. Methods: The study sample consisted of 296 students. Subjects were given DMQ I-II (Melbourne Decision Making Scale I and II) and PSI (Problem Solving Inventory) questionnaires to examine the effect of age and education on decisionmaking and problem solving skills. Results: DMQ I-II total and PSI subscale scores were in the intermediate range, with no significant difference between age groups in terms of self-esteem, DMQ-II and PSI scores. However, significantly higher self-esteem scores were observed for 4 th grade students as compared to 1 st and 3 rd grade students, and 4 th grade students had better PSI scores. In addition, higher self-esteem and vigilance type decision making was associated with better PSI scores. Conclusion: Our results suggest a room for improvement in self-esteem, decision-making style, and problem-solving skills of this group of midwifery students.