Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the components of the Self Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS) and Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) according to study program
From: Measures of empathy and the capacity for self-reflection in dental and medical students
All (n = 198) | Medical students (n = 148) | Dental students (n = 50) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | 95% CI | Mean (SD) | 95% CI | Mean (SD) | 95% CI | p | |
SRIS | |||||||
Engage in reflection (/30) | 19.6 (4.5) | 19.0–20.2 | 19.4 (4.4) | 18.7–20.1 | 20.2 (4.5) | 18.9–21.5 | 0.281 |
Need for reflection (/30) | 22.5 (4.3) | 21.9–23.1 | 22.5 (4.3) | 21.8–23.2 | 22.3 (4.3) | 21.0–23.5 | 0.726 |
Insight (/40) | 24.1 (4.0) | 23.6–24.7 | 24.2 (4.2) | 23.6–24.9 | 23.8 (3.4) | 22.9–24.8 | 0.543 |
IRI | |||||||
Perspective-taking scale (/28) | 18.6 (4.2) | 18.0–19.2 | 18.9 (4.1) | 18.2–19.5 | 17.9 (4.3) | 16.6–19.0 | 0.118 |
Fantasy scale (/28) | 15.2 (5.5) | 14.4–16.0 | 14.9 (5.8) | 14.0–15.9 | 16.0 (5.1) | 14.6–17.5 | 0.229 |
Empathic concern scale (/28) | 17.4 (4.2) | 16.8–18.0 | 17.2 (4.1) | 16.6–17.9 | 17.7 (4.6) | 16.4–19.0 | 0.501 |
Personal distress scale (/28) | 9.5 (4.2) | 9.0–10.1 | 9.2 (4.4) | 8.5–9.9 | 10.5 (3.5) | 9.5–11.5 | 0.048 |