@article{ART003218914},
author={Lyu JeongHee and Sun-Kyoung Yu},
title={A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students},
journal={Anatomy & Biological Anthropology},
issn={2671-5651},
year={2025},
volume={38},
number={2},
pages={113-122},
doi={10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lyu JeongHee
AU - Sun-Kyoung Yu
TI - A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students
JO - Anatomy & Biological Anthropology
PY - 2025
VL - 38
IS - 2
PB - 대한체질인류학회
SP - 113
EP - 122
SN - 2671-5651
AB - The aim of this study was to examine the value and role of cadaver dissection in competencybased dental education by analyzing self-reflection journals after cadaver dissection by dental students. The selfreflection journals about cadaver dissection practice written by 81 first-year students at C School of Dentistry in Jeonnam analyzed qualitatively using a traditional content analysis approach. The learning experiences from cadaver dissection were largely categorized into four central themes, each consisting of meaningful subthemes. First, the central theme of “Reverence for Life and Death and Internalization of Ethical Sensibility” included three subthemes: (1) the meaning and nobility of body donation, (2) gratitude and respect for donors and their families, and (3) self-reflection inspired by the donors. Second, the central theme of “Emotional Transformation and Sense of Responsibility” encompassed two subthemes: (1) emotional connection triggered by the donor’s life story and (2) feelings of regret and responsibility experienced during dissection. Third, the central theme of “Professionalism” included four subthemes: (1) deepened anatomical understanding and academic inquiry, (2) use of medical instruments and acquisition of anatomical skills, (3) internalization of social responsibility and ethical conduct, and (4) recognition of professional identity and development of patient-centered attitudes. Finally, the central theme of “Experience with Collaborative Learning” consisted of three subthemes: (1) relationship building and a positive learning environment, (2) problem-solving through cooperation, and (3) appreciation of teamwork and leadership. These findings can serve as foundational data for reevaluating the role of cadaver dissection and enhancing its effectiveness in competency-based dental education.
KW - Cadaver dissection;Self-reflection journals;Dental students;Content analysis
DO - 10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
ER -
Lyu JeongHee and Sun-Kyoung Yu. (2025). A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 38(2), 113-122.
Lyu JeongHee and Sun-Kyoung Yu. 2025, "A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students", Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, vol.38, no.2 pp.113-122. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee, Sun-Kyoung Yu "A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 38.2 pp.113-122 (2025) : 113.
Lyu JeongHee, Sun-Kyoung Yu. A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students. 2025; 38(2), 113-122. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee and Sun-Kyoung Yu. "A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 38, no.2 (2025) : 113-122.doi: 10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee; Sun-Kyoung Yu. A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 38(2), 113-122. doi: 10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee; Sun-Kyoung Yu. A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology. 2025; 38(2) 113-122. doi: 10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee, Sun-Kyoung Yu. A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students. 2025; 38(2), 113-122. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
Lyu JeongHee and Sun-Kyoung Yu. "A Content Analysis of Self-reflection Journals after Cadaver Dissection Practice by Dental Students" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 38, no.2 (2025) : 113-122.doi: 10.11637/aba.2025.38.2.113
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