Association between non-academic activities and professional identity formation of Indonesian medical students: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explores the association between student involvement in non-academic activities (NAA) and the stages of professional identity formation (PIF) among Indonesian medical students.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was distributed to students in 50 medical schools, across both preclinical and clinical students in years 2-6. Respondents completed a Developmental Scale (DS) questionnaire to assess PIF and self-reported the number of hours spent on different NAA. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed; multiple linear regression was utilized to predict PIF.

Results

Indonesian medical students reported a median of 13 NAA hours and a median DS score of 5.07 on a scale of 7. NAA hours were significantly different across sex groups, years of study

SUBMITTER: Tjandra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11900836 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature