The Relationship Between Critical Thinking Skills with Mental Health and Academic Achievement in Students Qom University of Medical Sciences
Abstract:
Background And Objective
Critical thinking is one of the goals in higher education levels and a key element in student's mental health.This study aims to investigate the relationship between critical thinking skills with mental health and academic achievement on Qom University of Medical Sciences students.
Materials And Methods
In this descriptive­-correlation study in 1394,a sample of 303students in Qom University of Medical Sciences were selected through stratified random sampling method with considering gender.The data were collected through two standard questionnaires on critical thinking skills CCTST form(B) and mental health questionnaire of GHQ-28.Then the data were analyzed simultaneously using descriptive statistics methods, Pearson correlation and independent t-test, and multiple regression analysis.
Results
Students’ main score of critical thinking skills were(9/16 ± 3/15)which was interpreted as under average. The results of Pearson correlation test showed that There was no significant relationship between critical thinking skills with mental health(P=0/702, r=0/039)and academic achievement(P=0/284, r=0/081).There was also no significant relationship between mental health and academic achievement(P=0/141, r=-0/150).According to independent t-test results, there was no significant difference between male and female students’ average scores in critical thinking skills and mental health.But there was a significant difference between male and female students in academic achievement. Finally multiple regression analysis revealed that two state components of and mental health and academic achievement are not able to predict any critical thinking skills.
Conclusion
Considering that strengthen critical thinking in students and enhance learning methods can improve learning skills and factors affecting their learning Therefore, we can modify and provide process and appropriate educational practices played a significant role in developing critical thinking in students.
Language:
Persian
Published:
Journal of Medical Education Development, Volume:9 Issue: 23, 2016
Pages:
90 to 101
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