Table 3 The Means (M), Standard Deviations (SD) score of SDL ability among Chinese medical students (n = 3,614)
Dimension | M ± SD | Min-Max | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
Ability to set studying objectives | 3.88 ± 0.68 | 1–5 | 1 |
Willpower in studying | 3.56 ± 0.65 | 1–5 | 5 |
Ability to set study plans | 3.71 ± 0.65 | 1–5 | 3 |
Ability to use learning methods | 3.81 ± 0.61 | 1–5 | 2 |
Ability to adjust psychological state | 3.61 ± 0.70 | 1–5 | 4 |
Ability to self-reflect | 3.52 ± 0.70 | 1–5 | 6 |
Self-directed learning ability | 3.68 ± 0.56 | 1–5 | − |