Abstract:Introduction: Neuroticism is a personality dimension characterized by an individual's tendency to experience negative emotions. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to experience emotional distress and mental illness.
Objective: To evaluate levels of neuroticism, including its facets, among medical students at a federal public university and compare them to groups in the general population.
Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study. A total of 317 medical students fro… Show more
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