Original Article
IJMDC. 2023; 7(4): 665-671
Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years
Authors: Eman R. Mohamed, Bashair Khalid Alotaibi, Fatimah Mohammed Alhaddad, Raghad Ibrahim Aljohani, Fatimah Mohammed Alhussain, Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed, Mohammad ZeeShan, Abdulmohsen Alelq, Sharon C. Orcajo.
ABSTRACT
Background: This study aimed to assess the self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) level among the pre-clinical versus clinical years and identify the factors influencing this level. Methods: A validated, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. SDL Instrument was sent to medical students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University using an online survey tool. Participants were asked to rate their learning motivation, planning, implementation, self-monitoring, and interpersonal motivation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The findings demonstrate that more than half of the study participants had an above-average level of SDL. Pre-clinical students (80.1 ± 11.1) reported higher total mean scores compared with clinical students (75.3 ± 12.6). The highest scores were for the learning motivation and planning/implementation domains. Female students scored higher (79.3 ± 11.4) than male students (75.1 ± 12.7). A negative correlation in age was observed; however, the grade point average showed a positive correlation with the mean SDL score. Conclusion: Undergraduate pre-clinical medical students felt adequately prepared and motivated in planning and implementing SDL. However, a decreased level of SDLR was observed among students in their clinical years. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to assess the causes of deterioration in SDLR levels among clinical students.
Keywords:
Clinical Years; Medical Students; Pre-clinical; Readiness; Self-Directed Learning
Authors
Eman R Mohamed
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Bashair Khalid Alotaibi
Intern at College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Fatimah Mohammed Alhaddad
Intern at College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Raghad Ibrahim Aljohani
Intern at College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Fatimah Mohammed Alhussain
Intern at College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed
Intern at College of Medicine, Al Faisal University, Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mohammad ZeeShan
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Abdulmohsen Alelq
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Sharon C Orcajo
Research & Bioethics Coordinator, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
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Correspondence to:
. Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed, Alfaisal University, College of Medicine, Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.; Sadeembu@gmail.com
Publication history
Received 20 Dec 2022
Accepted 28 Dec 2022
Published online 10 Jan 2023
Published in print 15 Jan 2023
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Mohamed ER, Alotaibi BK, Alhaddad FM, Aljohani RI, Alhussain FM, Albulaihed SA, ZeeShan M, Alelq A, Orcajo SC. Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. IJMDC. 2023; 7(4): 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed ER, Alotaibi BK, Alhaddad FM, Aljohani RI, Alhussain FM, Albulaihed SA, ZeeShan M, Alelq A, Orcajo SC. Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=125966 [Access: March 22, 2023]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed ER, Alotaibi BK, Alhaddad FM, Aljohani RI, Alhussain FM, Albulaihed SA, ZeeShan M, Alelq A, Orcajo SC. Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. IJMDC. 2023; 7(4): 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed ER, Alotaibi BK, Alhaddad FM, Aljohani RI, Alhussain FM, Albulaihed SA, ZeeShan M, Alelq A, Orcajo SC. Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. IJMDC. (2023), [cited March 22, 2023]; 7(4): 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed, E. R., Alotaibi, . B. K., Alhaddad, . F. M., Aljohani, . R. I., Alhussain, . F. M., Albulaihed, . S. A., ZeeShan, . M., Alelq, . A. & Orcajo, . S. C. (2023) Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. IJMDC, 7 (4), 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed, Eman R., Bashair Khalid Alotaibi, Fatimah Mohammed Alhaddad, Raghad Ibrahim Aljohani, Fatimah Mohammed Alhussain, Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed, Mohammad ZeeShan, Abdulmohsen Alelq, and Sharon C. Orcajo. 2023. Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (4), 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed, Eman R., Bashair Khalid Alotaibi, Fatimah Mohammed Alhaddad, Raghad Ibrahim Aljohani, Fatimah Mohammed Alhussain, Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed, Mohammad ZeeShan, Abdulmohsen Alelq, and Sharon C. Orcajo. "Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 7 (2023), 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed, Eman R., Bashair Khalid Alotaibi, Fatimah Mohammed Alhaddad, Raghad Ibrahim Aljohani, Fatimah Mohammed Alhussain, Sadeem Abdullah Albulaihed, Mohammad ZeeShan, Abdulmohsen Alelq, and Sharon C. Orcajo. "Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 7.4 (2023), 665-671. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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Mohamed, E. R., Alotaibi, . B. K., Alhaddad, . F. M., Aljohani, . R. I., Alhussain, . F. M., Albulaihed, . S. A., ZeeShan, . M., Alelq, . A. & Orcajo, . S. C. (2023) Self-directed learning readiness among Saudi undergraduate medical students in the pre-clinical versus clinical years. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (4), 665-671. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1671555039
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