Table 2 Comparison of questionnaire A results between t1 and t3 within groups

How good is your ability to self-assess the following issues? (0 = very bad– 10 = very good)

 Theoretical knowledge (mv ± sd)

6.69 ± 1.54

7.06 ± 1.24

0.40^*

6.75 ± 1.34

7.37 ± 1.41

0.26^*

 Practical skills (mv ± sd)

6.13 ± 1.63

6.62 ± 1.75

0.24^*

6.44 ± 1.41

6.87 ± 1.71

0.46^*

 Interests (mv ± sd)

8.31 ± 1.35

8.00 ± 1.26

0.30^*

8.19 ± 1.38

8.31 ± 1.74

0.72^*

 Further need of education (mv ± sd)

7.63 ± 1.50

7.00 ± 0.89

0.11^*

7.31 ± 1.49

6.81 ± 1.47

0.34^*

 Reaching the course objectives (mv ± sd)

7.50 ± 1.86

7.38 ± 1.02

0.80^*

7.31 ± 2.06

7.63 ± 1.82

0.08^*

 How good is your general ability for self-reflection (0 = very bad – 10 = very good) (mv ± sd)

6.94 ± 1.57

7.38 ± 1.45

0.16^*

7.50 ± 1.26

7.50 ± 0.89

0.87^*

How much do you agree with the following statements (0 = not at all – 10 = completely)?

 Continuous self-reflection is essential for further development of skills and knowledge (mv ± sd)

8.44 ± 0.96

8.69 ± 1.01

0.38^*

9.13 ± 0.96

9.00 ± 0.97

0.58^*

 Ability to self-reflect is essential for a good dentist (mv ± sd)

8.81 ± 1.64

8.44 ± 1.15

0.15^*

9.19 ± 1.17

8.63 ± 0.89

0.06^*

 Self-reflection is important to detect my own interests (mv ± sd)

8.19 ± 1.64

8.19 ± 1.05

0.72^*

8.69 ± 1.25

8.81 ± 1.05

0.56^*

 Self-reflection is important to detect my strengths and weaknesses (mv ± sd)

8.44 ± 1.50

8.44 ± 1.03

0.97^*

8.87 ± 1.31

8.75 ± 0.93

0.60^*