Table 5 Comparison of mean scores for IRI-EC and IRI-PT of students entering the Clinical component of the course (Year 4) in 2007, 2008 and 2009 with those entering in 2010, by gender
| Â | Empathetic Concern | |
|---|---|---|
Students entering Clinical component (Year 4) | Men | Women |
2010 | n = 35 | n = 34 |
Mean (SD) | 19.37 (4.28) | 21.48 (4.04) |
2007 | n = 37 | n = 64 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | -0.169 (-2.76 to 2.43) | -0.620 (-2.09 to 1.96) |
2008 | n = 46 | n = 55 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | 0.263 (-2.21 to 2.73) | -0.645 (-2.73 to 1.44) |
2009 | n = 36 | n = 31 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | -0.573 (-3.19 to 2.04) | 0.711 (-1.65 to 3.07) |
| Â | Perspective Taking | |
Students entering Clinical component (Year 4) | Men | Women |
2010 | n = 35 | n = 34 |
Mean (SD) | 18.11 (4.05) | 18.76 (4.36) |
2007 | n = 37 | n = 64 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | 0.736 (-1.94 to 3.41) | -0.992 (-3.40 to 1.42) |
2008 | n = 46 | n = 54 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | 0.093 (-2.45 to 2.63) | -0.533 (-3.01 to 1.94) |
2009 | n = 37 | n = 31 |
Mean difference from 2010 (95% CI) | 0.033 (-2.64 to 2.71) | 0.274 (-2.54 to 3.08) |