Exploring the characters and values developed from psychology students’ experiential learning during internship at psychiatry clinic

Mansor, Afiqah Syahirah and Mohamad Nawi, Nurul Ain Nabilah and Ahmad Basri, Nadzirah and Abdul 'Azzam, Ummu Zakirah (2024) Exploring the characters and values developed from psychology students’ experiential learning during internship at psychiatry clinic. In: 2nd Asia Pacific Regional Development Community Summit, 3rd - 5th November 2024, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

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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.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Other)
Additional Information:	8260/115996
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mental well-being; Psychology Students; Experiential Learning; Reflective Practice; Malaysia
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry
Depositing User:	Dr Nadzirah Ahmad Basri
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2024 12:13
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2024 15:48
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115996

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