Unveiling barriers of introverts to collaborative learning: an exploratory mixed-methods study across medical student personalities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Introverted medical students often encounter distinct challenges in collaborative learning (CL) environments that can impact their performance. Understanding both introverted and extroverted perspectives is essential for developing supportive strategies. This study investigates the barriers faced by introverts in CL settings and compares these with the perspectives of extroverted peers.

Methods

The study utilized an exploratory mixed-methods design targeting pre-clinical medical students. The qualitative phase involved in-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 students to identify obstacles faced by introverts in CL. The quantitative phase utilized an 18-item questionnaire developed from the qualitative findings, administered to 162 students to quantify perceive

SUBMITTER: Bhuriveth V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362885 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature