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A Morera Fumero1, L Fernández López, R Valenciano Pío
1Departamento de Medicina Interna y Psiquiatría, Facultad de Medicina Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife.
Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study explored the reactivity to stress questionnaire in 84 medical students. Preliminary findings show no significant sex differences in stress reactivity scores.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Medical Education
Context:
- Medical students face significant academic and clinical stressors.
- Understanding stress reactivity is crucial for student well-being and academic success.
Purpose:
- To present preliminary results of the 32-item version of the reactivity to stress questionnaire.
- To assess stress reactivity levels and identify potential sex differences in a sample of medical students.
Summary:
- The study administered the 32-item reactivity to stress questionnaire to 84 medical students.
- The mean score on the questionnaire was 9.9.
- No statistically significant sex differences were observed in the total stress reactivity index score or its subscales.
Impact:
- Provides initial validation data for the 32-item reactivity to stress questionnaire in a medical student population.
- Highlights the need for further research into stress management strategies for medical trainees, irrespective of sex.
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