The Relationship Between Personality Types, Communication Skills and Learning Attitudes in Premedical Students / 한국의학교육
Korean Journal of Medical Education
; : 177-187, 2008.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the personality types of premedical students and their self-assessed communication skills and attitudes toward a communication skills course. METHODS: The participants were 59 second-year premedical students from Korea University College of Medicine. The Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which was validated in Korea, was used for evaluating personality types. Self-reported competency in communication and attitudes toward a communication skills course were measured by questionnaire. RESULTS: Sensing (S) and thinking (T) personality types were predominant in this study group (76%). The relationship between the personality indicator 'Extraversion (E)-Introversion (I)' and the selfreported communication skills was statistically significant for four items of communication skills. Also, the personality indicator 'Thinking (T)-Feeling (F)' significantly correlated with one item: ask if the person has any further suggestions. Personality 'I' students showed more concern with regard to their communication skills than 'E' types. 'Sensing (S)'-type students had a more positive attitude toward the communication skills course than "iNtuition (N)" types. CONCLUSION: Students' self-assessed competence in communication and attitudes toward the communication skills course varied between personality types. These results suggest that the personality types of students should be considered in developing a communication skills course.
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Main subject:
Personality Inventory
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Students, Premedical
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Thinking
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Mental Competency
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Korea
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Learning
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medical Education
Year:
2008
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Article