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Table 2 Questionnaire designed to explore the ethical values in the Health Sciences with the scores obtained

From: Ethical values in college education: a mixed-methods pilot study to assess health sciences students’ perceptions

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Item

Mean

SD

1

I am responsible for my actions.

3.78

0.47

2.

After a conversation, I can change my point of view.

3.26

0.66

3.

I know the standards of the university and my degree.

3.08

0.81

4.

My manner of acting with others is consistent with my ideas.

3.54

0.54

5.

I respect my environment, I do not litter, and I do not deface urban surfaces.

3.47

0.74

6.

When I fail a subject, I can assess what I can do to improve.

3.48

0.64

7.

I like to be updated when there is important news to reflect on what has occurred.

3.12

0.71

8.

If a teacher makes fun of a co-worker, I let my coordinator/tutor/delegate know about it.

2.45

0.93

9.

When someone is speaking, I do not generally interrupt, and I wait for him/her to finish.

3.20

0.74

10.

It seems bad to me when someone insults or interrupts a classmate or teacher.

3.72

0.55

11.

I turn to dialogue as a strategy to address conflicts.

3.61

0.57

12.

I have an open attitude and close relationships with my colleagues.

3.37

0.71

13.

I use trash bins appropriate to each type of waste.

3.05

0.94

14.

When I use computers at the university, I turn them off when I finish using them.

3.37

0.91

15.

I take special care with the material provided to me by the university (laboratories, classrooms, stretchers, tables, etc.).

3.59

0.56

16.

I am aware that consensus/agreement is not always reached through dialogue.

2,74

0.97

17.

If a friend becomes angry with me, I reflect on his reaction to try to understand him/her.

3.26

0.71

18.

I know how to be in someone else’s shoes.

3.48

0.63

19.

I introduce myself or participate in the election of delegates of courses.

1.46

0.85

20.

If a teacher suspends me unjustly, I know how to control my anger.

2.46

0.92

21.

I give up my seat on the bus to elderly, pregnant or disabled persons.

3.75

0.49

22.

I am able to defend my opinion about political or religious news although my colleagues may think otherwise.

3.50

0.66

23.

When a group of colleagues unfairly criticizes a friend of mine, I position myself in his/her favor.

3.49

0.67

24.

It is important to have a course delegate to speak to teachers and the university.

3.04

0.97

25.

I know how to organize my study and leisure hours.

2.92

0.82

26.

When a colleague speaks to me during a teacher’s explanation, I ask him/her to let me pay attention.

2.59

0.83

27.

I base my opinions on reasoned arguments.

3.48

0.52

28.

I favor a good group environment in my work team.

3.52

0.56

29.

I participated in a group or organization of a social or political nature.

1.60

0.96

30.

I know how to explain my opinions when a topic of discussion emerges in my group of friends.

3.43

0.63

31.

When a colleague thinks differently from me, I attempt to respect his/her opinion.

3.40

0.66

32.

When a course starts, I make sure to read the program and the standards.

2.33

0.97

33.

I show my disapproval of unfair treatment to a person of a different race.

3.55

0.71

34.

I relate to people of different religious beliefs, respecting their convictions.

3.62

0.61

35.

I recognize good arguments even if they do not coincide with my own.

3.63

0.53

36.

If there is a conflict between colleagues, I insist that we listen to one another and reach an agreement.

3.39

0.65

37.

I read the news at least once a week.

3.19

0.92

38.

I am involved in a volunteer activity.

2.03

1.10

39.

I reuse products that I consume as much as possible.

2.76

0.95