Effect of Study-Skills Training on Learning and Study Strategies, Self-Efficacy and Satisfaction in Nursing and Midwifery Students, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Abstract

Background & Objective: Neglect to the principles study principles has reduced the level of human productivity and efficiency and is a cause of demoralization and loss of self-esteem, research boredom and disenchantment. Some learning special skills, such as methods of receiving, storing and recalling the correct content are needed to perform an effective study. This study aimed to show the role and impact of academic learning skills and study strategies in improving students' study styles and their self-efficacy and satisfaction. Methods: This interventional study, using pre-and post-training tests, was conducted on 75 new-entrant nursing and midwifery students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2011. Students completed a researcher-made questionnaire including four parts: demographic information, learning and study strategies, self-efficacy, and satisfaction, before and after the training. The data were analyzed using paired t-test. Results: There were significant difference between the mean pre- (10.5 ± 2.6) and post-intervention (13.6 ± 1.8) learning strategies, pre- (10.6 ± 1.8) and post-intervention (13.3 ± 1.3) study strategies, pre- (10.5 ± 3.2) and post-intervention (12.3 ± 2.4) self-efficacy, and pre- (9.4 ± 3.4) and post-intervention (12.08 ± 2.9) satisfaction scores. Conclusion: Learning and study strategies can be taught and learned. Upgrading learning and study strategies increases students' sense of self-efficacy and satisfaction. According to our results, designing a course for training study and learning strategies is suggested to improve college students' learning and study skills. Keywords Study skills Learning strategies Study strategies Satisfaction Self-efficac