Table 4.
Results of the Kruskal–Wallis test for differences in scale scores
| Variables | Dimensions for each study variable | Kruskal–Wallis H | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERQ | Self-blame | 6.243 | 0.063 |
| Acceptance | 4.961 | 0.084 | |
| Rumination | 1.553 | 0.460 | |
| Positive refocusing | 0.866 | 0.649 | |
| Refocus on planning | 0.745 | 0.689 | |
| Positive reappraisal | 0.016 | 0.992 | |
| Putting into perspective | 1.349 | 0.509 | |
| Catastrophizing | 0.706 | 0.703 | |
| Blaming others | 223.643 | <0.0001** | |
| NEO-FFI | Neuroticism | 8.737 | 0.013* |
| Extraversion | 2.284 | 0.319 | |
| Openness to experience | 0.325 | 0.850 | |
| Agreeableness | 68.553 | <0.0001** | |
| Conscientiousness | 4.885 | 0.071 | |
| RMET | 7.929 | 0.019* | |
| EQ | 58.344 | <0.0001** |
Notes:
*
p<0.05;
**
p<0.001.
Abbreviations: GM, general medicine; DM, dental medicine; GN, general nursing; CERQ, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire; NEO-FFI, Neuroticism–Extraversion–Openness to Experience Five-Factor Inventory; RMET, Reading the Mind in the Eyes test; EQ, empathy quotient.