Examining the Influence of Metacognition on the Content Plateau in Intermediate Nurses Working in Acute-care Hospital Settings

Abstract

〔Objective〕This study aimed to determine whether the metacognition of intermediate nurses （5−19 years of experience） working in acute-care hospital settings influenced their content plateau.

〔Method〕A web-based questionnaire was administered at six facilities, while 163 responses were obtained. Multiple regression analysis （forced-entry method） was conducted with basic attributes and the subscales of the Adult Metacognitive Scale （AMS） as independent variables and the Content Plateauing Scale as the dependent variable.

〔Results〕The multiple regression analysis revealed that total AMS scores （β=-.27） and those for the subscale metacognitive knowledge （β=-.60） were significantly linked with participants’ content plateau.

〔Conclusions〕Among the independent variables, total AMS scores and those for the subscale metacognitive knowledge had a significant impact on participants’ content plateau. These results suggest that metacognition and metacognitive knowledge are crucial in overcoming the content plateau.