p-Index From 2021 - 2026
5.167
P-Index
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal Of Nursing Practice

How Demographic and Academic Factors Relate to Critical Thinking Skills among Indonesian Nursing Students Adelia, Gita; P´erez, Esperanza Zuriguel; Malfasari, Eka; Febtrina, Rizka; Hasana, Ulfa
Journal Of Nursing Practice Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas STRADA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30994/jnp.v9i3.1011

Abstract

Background: Critical thinking is a core competency for nursing students because it supports clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and patient safety. However, evidence on critical thinking among nursing students in Indonesia remains limited, and findings on the influence of demographic and academic factors are inconsistent. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between demographic and academic characteristics and critical thinking levels among Indonesian nursing students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the largest private health education institution in Riau Province, Indonesia. Of the 400 eligible students, 365 completed the survey, resulting in an analyzable response rate of 91.3%. Data were collected using the Nursing Critical Thinking in Students Questionnaire (N-CT-4 Students), which consists of 109 items across four dimensions of the 4-Circle Critical Thinking Model. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Kruskal–Wallis test, and the chi-square test of independence. Results: Nearly half of the respondents had a moderate level of critical thinking (48.2%). Inferential analysis showed that gender (χ² = 7.997; p = 0.018), educational program (χ² = 10.886; p = 0.004), academic year (χ² = 12.352; p = 0.015), and semester level (χ² = 12.352; p = 0.015) were significantly associated with critical thinking level. Age was not significantly associated with critical thinking level (H = 4.398; p = 0.111). Conclusion: Most nursing students demonstrated a moderate level of critical thinking. Critical thinking was associated with gender and academic characteristics, whereas age was not. Nursing educators may strengthen critical thinking through case-based, reflective, and structured clinical learning strategies across the curriculum.
Co-Authors 'Irfan, M. Zul Adelia, Gita Adeliana Adeliana Adeliana Adeliana Adila Amelia Putri Adila Amelia Putri Afrianti, Yusfika Afritista, Yulzi Ananda Evi Yunita Andriyadi, Dusi Angga Arfina Anjani, Cici Arfina, Angga Azhar, Bayu Azzahra, Putri Fatimah Baizura, Ning Bella Nofia Tama Candra Saputra Candra Saputra Chatrin Natalia Chintia Anisa Rahmadhani Chintia Anisa Rahmadhani Cindy Seyra Dea Andarista Delviana Safitri Dendy Kharisna Deswinda Deswinda Deva Arita Devita, Yeni Dewi Marsela Dewi Marsela Dewi, Eka Dinda Nurannisa Dini Maulinda Dyna, Fitri Dyna, Fitri Eka Malfasari Elisa Mardika Putri Elsi Manda Utari Fadillah, Salsa Febri, Dea Febriyeni, Cindy Fheby Artino Putri Fitra Dyna Fortunada, Yefrina Gukguk, Melisa Raja Hafizah, Esy Hamid, Putri Septiani Hasana, Ulfa hasanah, Ulfa Helsa Muthia Angesti Helsa Muthia Angesti Herniyanti, Rina Inayah, Laili Yani Irza Oktari Laili Yani Inayah Lubis, Laili Lusi Seviani M. Zul’irfan M. Zul’irfan Manik, Octo Adelina Mardhatilla, Mely Mardiansyah Mardiansyah Margaretha, Tania Mariska Dita Pratiwi Mariska Dita Pratiwi Marzatullah, Rahayu Maulinda, Dini Maya Sari Meilani Meilani, Meilani Mery Mirna Leny Misliani, Ade Monica Juliyanti Muhammad Ridho Muhammad Zaki Nabila, Nurul Novita, Yoli Novitry, Viony Nurhalimah, Isnaini Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurlianai Nurlianai Nurul Hafiza Nurvaida Br. Simamora Oktari, Irza Oktavia, Tesa Paquita Jafier Herrin Paquita Jafier Herrin Pebryanti, Kania Putri Puteri, Violita Dianatha Putri, Cucu P´erez, Esperanza Zuriguel Qusthia, Hidayatunnisa Rahma, Melati Dwi Rahmayanti, Amanda Ramadhan, Intan Tiara Ramadhani, Bepi Ramadhania Rani Anggraini, Rani Riska Amimi Roni Saputra Safitri, Aninditha Dwi Saharudin Saharudin Saputra, Candra Sari, Indah Indreani Sarimah Sarimah, Sarimah Seviani, Lusi Shinta Dwi Tirta Sianipar, Novia Elita Sp, Arrifta Toyibi Sri Yanti Sri Yanti Sri Yanti Sri Yanti Stephanie Dwi Guna Syahfitri, Nabila Tama, Bella Nofia Utari, Retno Tri Vanissyah, Janny Veni Dayu Putri Wahyu Kurniawan Wardah Wardah Wardah Wardah, Wardah Wati, Willa Sastrida Widiya Anggraini Winta Febriana ’Irfan, M. Zul