ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์ต่อความสามารถคิดบริหารจัดการตนของนักศึกษาพยาบาล มหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนแห่งหนึ่งในกรุงเทพมหานคร

Ruttakarn Kamkhiew; Wattanee Panjinda

Authors

Ruttakarn Kamkhiew Faculty of Nursing, Siam University
Wattanee Panjinda Faculty of Nursing, Siam University

Keywords:

executive function, nursing students, private university

Abstract

Introduction: Executive functions are higher-order brain processes that affect learning, emotional regulation, and behavior. These functions are especially important for nursing students who face stress from academic demands and clinical practice.

Research objectives: This study aimed to examine the level of executive function abilities among nursing students and identify factors related to their executive function levels at a private university in Bangkok.

Research methodology: This descriptive study involved 260 nursing students from years 1 to 4 at a private university in Bangkok. The sample size was calculated using Krejcie & Morgan’s table and selected by quota sampling. Research instruments included a demographic questionnaire, the Department of Mental Health stress scale, and an executive function assessment tool. The content validity index ranged from 0.89 to 1.00 per item and 0.98 overall, with a Cronbach’s alpha of .94 indicating high reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

Results: The nursing students demonstrated an overall high level of self-management thinking ability (M = 58.50, SD = 3.32). The highest scores were in behavioral regulation, emotional regulation and cognitive regulation, respectively. Additionally, the year of study was found to be significantly associated with self-management thinking ability (p < .05).

Conclusions: Nursing students possess good executive function abilities, particularly in behavioral and emotional regulation.

Implications: It is recommended to promote activities or programs that focus on training cognitive regulation skills to enhance the potential for learning, life management, and future professional nursing practice.

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