의과대학생들의 자아상태와 의사소통능력과의 관계

The relationship between ego-state and communication skills in medical students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ego-states and communication skills in medical students. Methods: A total of 109 medical school students participated in this study, which used the communication skills self-test papers and the Egogram checklist. The data were analyzed by frequency analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: Ego-state was related to communication skills. In particular, adapted child ego-state was negatively associated with each sphere of communication skills. Conclusion: Our results suggested that ego-state types should be considered in developing a communication skills education program for medical students.