J Nurs Educ. 2026 Feb 11:1-10. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20251119-01. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Critical thinking and self-confidence are important concepts for nursing students. This study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) on the critical thinking dispositions and self-confidence levels of nursing students.
METHOD: A randomized controlled trial was conducted using a parallel-group design with pretest and posttest measurements. A total of 53 nursing students completed the study. The intervention group participated in an 8-week MBAT program, whereas the control group received no intervention during this period.
RESULTS: During the pretest phase, the intervention and control groups showed no statistically significant differences in their mean scores on the Critical Thinking Disposition and Self-Confidence scales (p > .05). However, following the MBAT program, the intervention group showed notably higher mean scores than the control group in both the posttest and follow-up assessments (p < .001).
CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that MBAT effectively enhances critical thinking disposition and self-confidence levels in nursing students.
PMID:41666347 | DOI:10.3928/01484834-20251119-01
