title: [Factors associated with self-directed learning among medical students].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Self-directed learning is a skill that must be taught and evaluated in future physicians.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To analyze the association between self-directed learning, self-esteem, self-efficacy, time management and academic commitment among medical students.
  
  
  METHODS
  The self-directed learning, Rosemberg self-esteem, general self- efficacy, time management and Utrecht work engagement scales were applied to 297 first year medical students.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A multiple regression analysis showed a significant association between self-efficacy, time management and academic commitment with self-directed learning. Self-esteem and satisfaction with studies did not enter in the model.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  self-esteem, academic commitment and a good time management were associated with self-directed learning in these students.
authors.forename: Camila
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Spormann R
authors.forename: Cristhian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pérez V
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fasce H
authors.forename: Javiera
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ortega B
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bastías V
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bustamante D
authors.forename: Pilar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ibáñez G
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017748:Time Management / Q000523:psychology*; D035502:Trust / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult