The Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Adversity Quotient of Medical Undergraduates

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Abstract Aims: This study aims to investigate the current situation and related factors of adversity quotient of medical undergraduates. Design: Cross sectional. All participants completed a questionnaire voluntarily and anonymously. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted in this study, and medical undergraduates from a university in Lanzhou were selected as convenient samples (n=359). In addition to the socio-demographic questions, the Chinese version of Adversity Response Profile, Professional Identity Questionnaire, college student Professional Adaptability Scale and Coping Style Questionnaire were used to evaluate the characteristics of medical students. Results: The average stress quotient score was 190.91 (SD: 19.74).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender (β= -0.119, P=0.015) and professional adaptability (β= 0.379, P＜0.001) were related factors of adversity quotient, which might explain 18.5% of the total variation (F = 12.591, P<0.001). Conclusion: The adversity quotient level of medical undergraduates still has a large space for improvement.Gender and professional adaptability are related factors of adversity quotient. Impact: Adversity quotient is an important ability for medical undergraduates to face setbacks and challenges. Therefore, it is necessary to develop targeted interventions to improve adversity quotient.