April 12, 2024BMC PsychiatryOpen Access

A cross-sectional study on personal values of medical students: the differences from their instructors, their associations with mental wellbeing, and the influences of gender

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Cross-sectional study explores personal values differences and associations with mental wellbeing among medical students.

Students emphasize universalism and benevolence over tradition, linked to better mental wellbeing.
Higher scores on hedonism relate to poorer mental wellbeing, especially in males, affecting overall health.
Linear regression analysis shows associations between personal values and mental wellbeing across genders in medical students, highlighting differences with instructors' values. Further adaptations in medical education may promote positive mental outcomes and professional development.

Chiencharoenthanakij et al. (2024) studied this question.

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