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Table 3 Correlation beween 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

Learning engagement

Self-directed learning ability

Critical thinking ability

Problem-solving ability

r(p)

Learning engagement

1

   

Self-directed learning ability

0.817(< 0.001)

1

  

Critical thinking ability

0.383(< 0.001)

0.527(< 0.001)

1

 

Problem-solving ability

0.326(< 0.001)

0.442(< 0.001)

0.652(< 0.001)

1