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[Factors associated with self-directed learning among medical students]
Background:
Self-directed learning is a skill that must be taught and evaluated in future physicians.
Aim:
To analyze the association between self-directed learning, self-esteem, self-efficacy, time management and academic commitment among medical students.
Material And Methods:
The self-directed learning, Rosemberg self-esteem, general self- efficacy, time management and Utrecht work engagement scales were applied to 297 first year medical students.
Results:
A multiple regression analysis showed a significant association between self-efficacy, time management and academic commitment with self-directed learning. Self-esteem and satisfaction with studies did not enter in the model.
Conclusions:
self-esteem, academic commitment and a good time management were associated with self-directed learning in these students.
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