Social Media Quality in Medical Education
Author Information
Author(s): Jonathan Guckian, Sarah Edwards, Eliot L. Rees, Bryan Burford
Primary Institution: University of Leeds
Hypothesis
How do medical students conceptualise quality of learning on social media?
Conclusion
Medical students can achieve high-quality learning through social media by curating positive learning environments and supporting each other.
Supporting Evidence
- Social media is widely used by medical students for learning.
- Students develop strategies to manage cognitive load from social media.
- Quality learning on social media is influenced by community and safety.
Takeaway
Medical students use social media to learn better by sharing ideas and supporting each other, even if it can be overwhelming sometimes.
Methodology
Qualitative interview study with UK medical students, using a theory-informed inductive design and framework analysis.
Potential Biases
The study may be biased due to the convenience sampling method and the focus on student perspectives only.
Limitations
Some ethnic backgrounds, geographical locations, and genders were underrepresented, and perceptions of faculty were not included.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 25.4% male, with a majority being final year students (39.8%) and a mix of undergraduate and postgraduate entries.
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