Study Habits in Students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: A regular study plan as well as applying appropriate study skills and habits is of a great importance for students to meet their educational needs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the study skills and habits of students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Methods: T...

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Main Authors: Marzieh Torshizi, Samaneh Varasteh, Zahra Poor Rezaei, Roghayye Fasihi
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Published: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Medical Education Development Center 2013-02-01
Series:مجله ایرانی آموزش در علوم پزشکی
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Online Access:http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1925-en.pdf
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author Marzieh Torshizi
Samaneh Varasteh
Zahra Poor Rezaei
Roghayye Fasihi
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description Introduction: A regular study plan as well as applying appropriate study skills and habits is of a great importance for students to meet their educational needs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the study skills and habits of students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of 238 students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Data was collected using Palsane & Shrama Study Habit Inventory Questionnaire (PSSHI) and demographic characteristics. Spearman correlation coefficient, t-test for independent groups, ANOVA, and Tukey test were used for data analysis. Results: The mean score (±SD) of the students’ study habits was 45.07 (±7.81) out of 90 (maximum score). 32.8 % of the students had poor study habits, 31.1% average, 14.3% good, and 21.8 % had excellent study habits. There was a significant, weak, but positive relationship between the students’ study habits and their academic performance (P<0.001, r=0.22). There was a significant relationship between some subscales of study habits and sex, degree program, time to prepare for the exam, study time, sources of study, and father's education. There wasn’t any significant relationship between areas of study habits and living places, mother's education, and marital status. Conclusion: Generally speaking, the students’ study habits are considered to be moderate. Teaching study skills in educational workshops or courses can help students learn and understand better.
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spelling doaj.art-c3fdf24a5510430c98a7ad2144946a082023-11-03T16:40:02ZfasIsfahan University of Medical Sciences, Medical Education Development Centerمجله ایرانی آموزش در علوم پزشکی1608-93591735-88922013-02-011211866876Study Habits in Students of Birjand University of Medical SciencesMarzieh Torshizi0Samaneh Varasteh1Zahra Poor Rezaei2Roghayye Fasihi3 Introduction: A regular study plan as well as applying appropriate study skills and habits is of a great importance for students to meet their educational needs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the study skills and habits of students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of 238 students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Data was collected using Palsane & Shrama Study Habit Inventory Questionnaire (PSSHI) and demographic characteristics. Spearman correlation coefficient, t-test for independent groups, ANOVA, and Tukey test were used for data analysis. Results: The mean score (±SD) of the students’ study habits was 45.07 (±7.81) out of 90 (maximum score). 32.8 % of the students had poor study habits, 31.1% average, 14.3% good, and 21.8 % had excellent study habits. There was a significant, weak, but positive relationship between the students’ study habits and their academic performance (P<0.001, r=0.22). There was a significant relationship between some subscales of study habits and sex, degree program, time to prepare for the exam, study time, sources of study, and father's education. There wasn’t any significant relationship between areas of study habits and living places, mother's education, and marital status. Conclusion: Generally speaking, the students’ study habits are considered to be moderate. Teaching study skills in educational workshops or courses can help students learn and understand better.http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1925-en.pdfstudy habitsstudy skillsmedical students
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Study Habits in Students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
مجله ایرانی آموزش در علوم پزشکی
study habits
study skills
medical students
title Study Habits in Students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
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study skills
medical students
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