The Relationship Between Personality Types and Attitudes Toward Psychiatry Among Medical and Psychology Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aims: While personality traits are known to influence values, beliefs, and professional preferences, limited research has explored their impact on attitudes toward psychiatry, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts and among non-medical students. Personality traits also influence perceptions of me...

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Main Authors: Syed Fahad Javaid, Jigna Stott, Gabriel Andrade, Nusrat Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425101555/type/journal_article
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Summary:Aims: While personality traits are known to influence values, beliefs, and professional preferences, limited research has explored their impact on attitudes toward psychiatry, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts and among non-medical students. Personality traits also influence perceptions of mental illness among individuals, helping to understand the basis of societal mental health stigma. Understanding the relationship between personality traits and attitudes toward psychiatry is crucial for developing educational strategies that support positive perceptions, ultimately enhancing healthcare outcomes for individuals living with mental illnesses.
ISSN:2056-4724