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Korean Journal of Medical Education
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: 59-62, 2014.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-13946
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ego-states and communication skills in medical students. METHODS: A total of 109 medical school students participated in this study, which used the communication skills self-test papers and the Egogram checklist. The data were analyzed by frequency analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis. RESULTS: Ego-state was related to communication skills. In particular, adapted child ego-state was negatively associated with each sphere of communication skills. CONCLUSION: Our results suggested that ego-state types should be considered in developing a communication skills education program for medical students.