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Table 2 Level of learning engagement, self-directed learning ability, critical thinking ability and problem-solving ability among nursing students (N = 540)

From: The mediating effects of self-directed learning ability and critical thinking ability on the relationship between learning engagement and problem-solving ability among nursing students in Southern China: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Mean ± SD

Min-Max

learning engagement

71.27 ± 11.85

20–100

behavioural engagement

21.27 ± 3.75

6–31

cognitive engagement

25.37 ± 4.45

7–35

emotional engagement

24.62 ± 4.46

7–35

Self-directed learning ability

71.34 ± 11.35

20–100

learning motivation

21.69 ± 3.81

6–30

planning and implementation

21.27 ± 3.68

6–30

self-management

14.10 ± 2.43

4–20

Interpersonal communication

14.28 ± 2.48

4–20

Critical thinking ability

269.16 ± 27.46

218–388

truth seeking

30.38 ± 6.28

9–50

open mindedness

38.94 ± 5.56

24–60

analyticity

41.11 ± 4.82

25–60

systematicity

38.06 ± 5.37

27–60

self-confidence

40.05 ± 5.58

24–60

inquisitiveness

43.59 ± 6.36

28–60

maturity

37.03 ± 7.22

10–59

Problem-solving ability

81.74 ± 8,81

57–109

positive problem orientation

17.72 ± 3.01

5–25

rational problem solving

17.70 ± 3.01

5–25

negative problem orientation

14.57 ± 3.47

5–25

impulsivity/carelessness style

11.74 ± 2.71

4–20

avoidance style

15.34 ± 4.74

6–30