Gender Difference in Self-Esteem of Medical Students

Abstract

Purpose: Many studies from the past have indicated that women tend to have lower selfesteem than men. This cross-sectional study looks for this tendency in a medical school in Korea, where men are still thought to comprise much of a dominating force despite the current growth in number of female students in student body. Along with the cross-examination of possible gender difference in self-esteem, the significant and relevant factors will also be sought and discussed.