Comparison the relationship between mental health and hardiness in first and last semester Medical students
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Jentashapir Journal of Cellular and Molecular Biology:Vol. 3, issue 1; 273-281
Published online:Jun 30, 2011
Article type:Research Article
Received:Jan 01, 1970
Accepted:Mar 09, 2012
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Abstract
Background:
Providing the mental health of medical students has an important role in mental health of society. The aim of this research was investigating the relationship between the mental health and hardiness in medical students and comparing these variables in first and last semester medical students.
Material and methods:
The present research was correlation and matching method on first and last semester medical students of Jundi Shapur university in Ahvaz .The sample consisted of 170 first and last, male and female semester medical students composed of 85 students from each semester. The instruments were SCL-90-R questionnaire and person view survey scale for hardiness.
Results:
The results showed that there was a significant relationship between hardiness and its subscales with all subscales of mental health expect paranoid and psychotic thoughts (p<0.001).Also the role of commitment was more important than challenge and control in mental health. In addition, there was a significant difference between first and last semester medical students in mental health and hardiness.
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