Open AccessPerceived effectiveness of learning methods among preclinical medical students - role of personality and changes over time
Author(s) -
Shoukat Ali Arain,
Daeya Ahmad Alhadid,
Shahzad Rasheed,
Maram Mansour Alrefaai,
Tarek M. Ahyaf Alsibai,
Sultan Ayoub Meo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pakistan journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1682-024X
pISSN - 1681-715X
DOI - 10.12669/pjms.37.7.4355
Subject(s) - agreeableness , conscientiousness , personality , medicine , big five personality traits , helpfulness , extraversion and introversion , problem based learning , clinical psychology , psychology , medical education , social psychology
Active learning methods are vital in inculcating skills of critical thinking, lifelong learning and effective communication. Personality may influence learning method preferences and academic performance. The aim of this cross sectional study was to examine the relationship between students' personality and their predilection for learning methods and academic performance.