Cynicism among medical students: An in-depth analysis of mental health dynamics and protective factors in medical education using structural equation modeling
The study's findings indicate a rise in cynicism among medical students over time that could threaten future doctor-patient relationships. The findings emphasize the protective role of empathy and patient-centered role models, emphasizing the need for humanistic integration in medical education.
Authors
- Zsuzsanna Füzesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3209-813X)
- Mark Damian Griffiths (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524)
- Adrien Rigó (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2940-2110)
- Boróka Gács (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0401-9211)
- Zsolt Demetrovics (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5604-7551)
- David M. Simon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9531-9716)
- Nóra Faubl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7169-6637)
- András Spányik
Institutions
- Eötvös Loránd University (HU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- University of Gibraltar
- Nottingham Trent University (GB)
- University of Pecs (HU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321274
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.63