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Structural determination of the relationship between trait anxiety and personal indecisiveness for undergraduates of the faculty of veterinary medicine: The case of Selçuk University

2020; Volume: 92; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.33188/vetheder.803804

0377-6395

Mert DEMİRSÖZ, Zeynep Özel, Harun Yonar, Mehmet Emin TEKİN, Mustafa Agâh Tekindal,

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In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between trait anxiety and personal indecisiveness of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. For this purpose, a questionnaire was applied to 244 undergraduate students at Selcuk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Trait anxiety and personal indecisiveness scales were used for this questionnaire. The Cronbach’s Alpha (α) coefficient was calculated as 0.798 for the trait anxiety scale and 0.929 for the personal indecisiveness scale. After the factors were determined by explanatory factor analysis, they were tested by confirmatory factor analysis to test the appropriateness of factor structures. Chi-square test, RMSEA, GFI and CFI fit indices were used in confirmatory factor analysis. For the results obtained from indices of fit, the chi-square test was calculated as 1.621, RMSEA 0.051, GFI 0.851, CFI 0.930. The model obtained according to the fit index values was found to fit well. As a result, there was a correlation between students’ trait anxiety and personal indecisiveness. As a result of our findings, it was revealed that trait anxiety of students affected the decision-making processes. By carrying out similar studies annually within the universities, positive or negative aspects for the personal development of students can be determined, and it can be ensured that they become healthy physicians in the future. The results can give an idea to the managers about decisions concerning some improvements and developments in universities.