The relationship between learning styles and affinity for concept mapping among graduate nursing students

Abstract

This pilot study was conducted using a convenience sample of graduate nursing students to explore the relationship between learning styles and the affinity for concept mapping as a tool to understand complex topics. The findings suggested all identified learning styles acknowledged the usefulness of concept mapping in understanding complex concepts. However, although most participants deemed concept mapping as helpful in understanding complex concepts, 90% stated they did not routinely create them when not required to do so.