Factors Influencing Study Approaches in Medical Students
Author Information
Author(s): Wickramasinghe Dakshitha P, Samarasekera Dharmabandu N
Primary Institution: University of Colombo
Hypothesis
What factors affect the approaches to studying among Sri Lankan medical undergraduates and postgraduate trainees?
Conclusion
Different factors affect the approach to studying in different groups but these explain only a small fraction of the variance observed.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included a total of 364 participants from different medical training levels.
- Significant differences in study approaches were found between preclinical and clinical students.
- Age was found to significantly affect the strategic approach among preclinical students.
Takeaway
This study looked at how medical students study and found that different groups of students have different preferences, but these preferences don't explain much about how they learn.
Methodology
Participants completed the Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) questionnaire.
Limitations
There is no baseline value to compare the data for clinical students and post graduates.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 187 preclinical students, 124 clinical students, and 53 postgraduate trainees, with a roughly equal gender distribution.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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