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Circadian Typology and Personality Dimensions of Croatian Students of Health-Related University Majors

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  • Jakov Milić

    (Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
    Authors contributed equally.)

  • Iva Milić Vranješ

    (Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
    Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Osijek University Hospital, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Ivana Krajina

    (Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
    Department for Dermatology and Venereology, Osijek University Hospital, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Marija Heffer

    (Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Ivana Škrlec

    (Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
    Histology, Genetics, Cellular, and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
    Authors contributed equally.)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between circadian preferences and personality dimensions among 712 students of three different majors from the Faculty of Medicine, Osijek: medical students (MD), nursing students (RN) and medical laboratory diagnostics students (MLD). For the measurement of personality dimensions, the IPIP50 Big-Five questionnaire was used. The circadian preference of students was assessed using the reduced morningness-eveningness questionnaire (rMEQ). Several significant results were observed and there was a significant difference in circadian preference among the three tested groups, with RN students scoring highest on the morningness scale and MLD students scoring the lowest. RN students scored significantly higher on agreeableness and conscientiousness than the other two groups. On the other hand, MD students scored higher on intellect than the MLD students. MLD students scored the lowest on emotional stability scales. Morning type students had higher conscientiousness and emotional stability scores. These results imply that circadian preference and personality traits are crucial elements of medical professionals’ wellbeing. With this paper, we would like to raise awareness about common personality traits and adherence to certain circadian orientations in medical professionals as a motivation to introduce a more flexible view towards strict time and task divisions in everyday practice.

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  • Jakov Milić & Iva Milić Vranješ & Ivana Krajina & Marija Heffer & Ivana Škrlec, 2020. "Circadian Typology and Personality Dimensions of Croatian Students of Health-Related University Majors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-13, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:13:p:4794-:d:380091
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    1. Christoph Randler & Michael Schredl & Anja S. Göritz, 2017. "Chronotype, Sleep Behavior, and the Big Five Personality Factors," SAGE Open, , vol. 7(3), pages 21582440177, August.
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