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Taghizadeh S, Sedigh Mroufi S, Khonakdar K, Sajadi A S, Babajani A. Investigating the Relationship between Learning Styles Based on the VARK Model with Gender, Performance, and Academic Semester of Anesthesia Student. payavard 2025; 19 (2) :115-126
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Shaqayeq Taghizadeh1 
, Shahnam Sedigh Mroufi2 , Kimia Khonakdar3 , Atiyeh Sadat Sajadi4 , Alireza Babajani *5
, Shahnam Sedigh Mroufi2 , Kimia Khonakdar3 , Atiyeh Sadat Sajadi4 , Alireza Babajani *5
1- Instructor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedical Sciences, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Master of Science in Anesthesia Education, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
4- Instructor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Instructor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,a.babajani@abzums.ac.ir
2- Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Master of Science in Anesthesia Education, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
4- Instructor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Instructor, Department of Anesthesia, School of Paramedicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,
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Background and Aim: Learning style refers to each learner’s preferred approach to receiving, processing, and retaining information. It is considered one of the key factors influencing the effectiveness of teaching and learning processes. This study aimed to examine the relationship between learning styles based on the VARK model and gender, academic performance, and academic semester among undergraduate anesthesia students at Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS).
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical (cross-sectional) study was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year using a census sampling method on 65 undergraduate anesthesia students enrolled in the 2nd, 4th, and 6th semesters at IUMS. Data were collected using the validated VARK questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 98.6 Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, employing descriptive statistics (mean and frequency) and inferential tests (Chi-square and ANOVA). A significance level of P<0.05 was considered.
Results: Out of 60 fully completed questionnaires (32 female and 28 male students), 86.7% of students reported using a single (unimodal) learning style, while 13.3% used multiple (multimodal) styles. The predominant learning style was auditory (46.7%), followed by kinesthetic (23.3%), while visual style was the least frequent (5%). Among multimodal learners, the most common combination was auditory–kinesthetic (6.7%). In all academic semesters (2nd, 4th, and 6th), auditory style remained dominant, with no significant differences found across semesters (P=0.094). Similarly, no significant association was observed between learning styles and gender (P=0.229). ANOVA results indicated no significant relationship between learning styles and academic performance, with a mean GPA of 17.05 (P=0.345).
Conclusion: The findings indicated that most students preferred a single learning style, particularly the auditory modality, with no significant differences based on gender, academic semester, or academic performance. Identifying students’ learning styles and aligning teaching methods accordingly may enhance the teaching–learning process. It is recommended that learning style assessments be conducted at the beginning of academic programs and considered in curriculum planning. Further studies with larger and more diverse samples are suggested to evaluate the impact of learning style-based instruction on student satisfaction and academic achievement.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical (cross-sectional) study was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year using a census sampling method on 65 undergraduate anesthesia students enrolled in the 2nd, 4th, and 6th semesters at IUMS. Data were collected using the validated VARK questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 98.6 Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, employing descriptive statistics (mean and frequency) and inferential tests (Chi-square and ANOVA). A significance level of P<0.05 was considered.
Results: Out of 60 fully completed questionnaires (32 female and 28 male students), 86.7% of students reported using a single (unimodal) learning style, while 13.3% used multiple (multimodal) styles. The predominant learning style was auditory (46.7%), followed by kinesthetic (23.3%), while visual style was the least frequent (5%). Among multimodal learners, the most common combination was auditory–kinesthetic (6.7%). In all academic semesters (2nd, 4th, and 6th), auditory style remained dominant, with no significant differences found across semesters (P=0.094). Similarly, no significant association was observed between learning styles and gender (P=0.229). ANOVA results indicated no significant relationship between learning styles and academic performance, with a mean GPA of 17.05 (P=0.345).
Conclusion: The findings indicated that most students preferred a single learning style, particularly the auditory modality, with no significant differences based on gender, academic semester, or academic performance. Identifying students’ learning styles and aligning teaching methods accordingly may enhance the teaching–learning process. It is recommended that learning style assessments be conducted at the beginning of academic programs and considered in curriculum planning. Further studies with larger and more diverse samples are suggested to evaluate the impact of learning style-based instruction on student satisfaction and academic achievement.
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Anesthesiology
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