1- MSc, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Department of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
2- PhD Candidate, Student Research Committee, Department of Health Education and Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- MSc, Department of Psychological Nursing, Lecturer, School of Allied Health Sciences, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
4- Faculty Member, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
5- MSc, Department of Surgery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gorgan, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
Abstract: (744 Views)
Background: Academic achievement depends on the knowledge and application of effective study skills. The aim of this study was to investigate the student__AWT_QUOTE__s study skills of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Methods: 558 students enrolled in the study via census sampling in the year 2008-2009. The data was collected using Congos´ Study Skills Inventory. To analyze the data, independent t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient were used. Findings: The mean score of skills was 2.45 ± 0.39 out of 4. The participants were classified in three groups of weak (45.4%), moderate (53.4%), and sufficient skills (2.2%). There was a significant relation between study skills and gender (p < 0.05). There was also a positive correlation between GPA and study skills (r = 0.13). Skill scores of the fresh were significantly higher than the students from higher terms (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The majority of students had insufficient and moderate levels of study skills. It seems that study skills workshop is a necessity for students and even as a part of university curriculum.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2012/10/15 | Published: 2012/10/15