Relationship between self-directed learning and value profile in Chilean medical students

Fasce E.; Pérez, C.; Ortiz, L; Parra, P; Ibáñez P.; Matus, O.

Abstract

Relationship between self-directed learning and value profile in Chilean medical students Background: Medical education should prepare students to face a dynamic environment, through competencies that allow them to learn independently. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between self-directed learning and value profile of undergraduate first year students in a medical school in Chile. Material and Methods: Self-Directed Learning Scale and Schwartz's Values Questionnaire were applied to 235 medical students from the University of Concepcion, Chile. Results: Self-direction and Security are value types that correlate directly and significantly with the overall scale and with the five subscales of Self-Directed Learning. Conclusions: In first year medical students of University of Concepcion, Chile, Self-direction and Security are values that facilitate Self-directed Learning. (Rev Med Chile 2013; 141: 15-22).

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Título según WOS: Relationship between self-directed learning and value profile in Chilean medical students
Título de la Revista: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Volumen: 141
Número: 1
Editorial: SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO
Fecha de publicación: 2013
Página de inicio: 15
Página final: 22
Idioma: Spanish
Notas: ISI