Autonomy and professional identity formation in residency training: A qualitative study.
Adam P SawatskyWil L SantivasiHannah C NordhuesBrianna E VaaJohn T RatelleThomas J BeckmanFrederic W HaffertyPublished in: Medical education (2020)
This study highlighted the role of autonomy in the PIF of learners. Exploring the tension between autonomy and supervision through the lens of SCT highlighted the interconnectedness of context, behaviour and identity in PIF. To ensure optimal learning environments for PIF, educators should weigh the need for autonomy against the demands for supervision and patient safety.