Exploring the characters and values developed from psychology students’ experiential learning during internship at psychiatry clinic
Background: This qualitative study explores the character and values developed from exposure towards experiential learning psychology students gained through their internships at psychiatry clinic in a Malaysian university hospital. The research aims to identify how students view the relationshi...
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| Format: | Proceeding Paper |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine, UiTM
2024
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/115996/1/115996_Exploring%20the%20characters%20and%20values.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/115996/ |
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| Summary: | Background:
This qualitative study explores the character and values developed from exposure towards
experiential learning psychology students gained through their internships at psychiatry clinic
in a Malaysian university hospital. The research aims to identify how students view the
relationship between their experiential learning experiences and their psychological well-being
and identify activities that most effectively instil positive character strengths in these students.
Method:
Using a grounded theory approach, data was collected through the document analysis of written
reflections submitted by final-year psychology degree students and second-year clinical
psychology master students from various Malaysian universities at the end of their internship.
The sample size was 9 students. It was determined through theoretical sampling, with data
collection continuing until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Results:
Three themes emerged from the analysis: (1) the nurturing workplace environment, (2) the
empowerment gained from experiential learning, and (3) personal growth through direct
engagement with clients.
Conclusion:
The findings of this study are expected to enhance the understanding of how experiential
learning in psychiatry settings affects the mental well-being of psychology students and the
development of character strengths. These insights would be valuable for supervisors that
oversee psychology interns; contributing to the design of more effective supervision practices
that nurture students’ well-being and professional growth. |
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