Abstract

AIM: The main aim of the research was to evaluate the relationship between locus of control, self-confidence and problem-solving skills of midwifery and nursing students.
METHOD: The research was conducted with 239 students who were studying in Midwifery and Nursing Departments of School of Health at Inonu University. The data has been collected with Demographic Information Form, Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, Self-confidence Scale and Problem Solving Inventory between April-May, 2011.
RESULTS: It was found that students with high internal control have high internal and external self-confidence levels. Students with high internal and external self-confidence tend to have high confidence in ability to problem-solving and use approach-avoidance behaviors. Some demographic characteristics (such as income level, family type and accommodation place) of the students were found to be associated with problem-solving skills. There was no significant difference between nursing and midwifery students with regards to locus of control, self-confidence levels and problem-solving strategies.
CONCLUSION: According to the findings obtained through the research, students’ locus of control was found to be associated with the internal and external self-confidence and the internal and external self-confidence to be associated with the problem-solving skills

Key words: Midwifery and nursing students, locus of control, self-confidence, problem-solving skills.

Article Language: Turkish English