Primary Article

Attitudinal Changes in Medical Students Taking a Course in Human Values

Authors: M. O. KEPLER MD, HARRY SASLOW PhD

Abstract

A semantic differential test was used to find out whether a course in human values in medicine produced changes in the attitudes of students who took the course as compared with the attitudes of those who did not. The results showed that students taking the course retained certain positive values as compared with the student group not taking the course, which showed only negative shifts in values. Possible reasons for these changes are discussed.

This content is limited to qualifying members.

Existing members, please login first

If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.

Purchase only this article ($25)

Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.

Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)

Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.

Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)

Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.

References