stage two of this study used a quantitative approach consisting of two phases: instrument pilot testing and cross-sectional survey. in the first phase, the instruments were translated into Chinese through a rigorous translation process and tested with a convenience sample of nursing students in Taiwan. Results indicated the translated instruments were reliable and stable. The second phase, a cross-sectional survey, was conducted to examine the conceptual framework of this study. A total of 369 undergraduate nursing students completed the questionnaire. Results of data analysis provides support for the conceptual framework proposed for this study, suggesting that student' achievement goals and their perceptions of the learning environment significantly influence their adoption of learning approaches and the development of SDL readiness