Table (3).
Stressors with significant differences by Gender
| Stress Items | Male (N=257) | Female (N=172) | F | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
| Examinations & grades | 2.36 (0.97) | 2.73 (1.09) | 13.21** | 0.00 |
| Fear of failing course or year | 2.21 (1.22) | 2.44 (1.26) | 3.74* | 0.04 |
| Transition from pre-clinical to clinical year | 2.09 (0.95) | 2.43 (1.14) | 4.66* | 0.03 |
| Lack of confidence in self to become successful dentist | 2.11 (0.84) | 2.39 (1.00) | 9.55** | 0.00 |
| Difficulty of classwork | 1.98 (1.00) | 2.27 (0.86) | 9.52** | 0.00 |
| Expectation versus reality of dental school | 2.07 (0.94) | 1.88 (0.99) | 4.29* | 0.04 |
| The teaching & communication language | 1.92 (0.83) | 1.62 (0.89) | 12.38** | 0.00 |