Self-directed learning and research attitudes among medical students
To describe the correlation between Self-directed Learning (SDL) and medical students' attitude towards research, based on the premise that self-directed learners are independent, motivated, and curious learners. Observational cross-sectional study. Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, from...
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Published in | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 173 - 177 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Pakistan
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
01.03.2014
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Summary: | To describe the correlation between Self-directed Learning (SDL) and medical students' attitude towards research, based on the premise that self-directed learners are independent, motivated, and curious learners.
Observational cross-sectional study.
Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, from August 2011 to January 2012.
One hundred and ninety-four students of final (5th) year class at Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi participated in this cross-sectional study. SDL ability of students was measured using Oddi's Continuing Learning Inventory (OCLI) whereas Attitude Towards Research (ATR) scale was used to measure their research attitudes. Spearman's rank-order analysis was performed to measure correlation between SDL scores on OCLI and all the 18 items on ATR scale.
Statistically significant relationships with correlation coefficients ranging from +0.12 to +0.32 were found for the correlation between scores on the OCLI and eleven statements highlighting research use and positive attributes of research (14 items). Those students who participated in extra-curricular research projects (n=58, 29.9%) had relatively higher scores on OCLI as compared to those who did not participate (n=136, 70.1%, p=0.041).
Self-directed learners show a positive attitude towards research, though the relationship is not strong. |
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ISSN: | 1022-386X 1681-7168 |