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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 205-207 |
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Embracing psychological ownership in dental education: A potential game changer
MS Muthu1, KC Vignesh1, Latha Nirmal1, G Felsypremila2
1 Centre for Early Childhood Caries Research (CECCRe), Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Central Research Facility, Faculty of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. M S Muthu
Head, Centre for Early Childhood Caries Research (CECCRe), Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), No. 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Adjunct Research Associate, Ajman University
India
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DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_1023_20
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Psychological ownership (PO) is conceptually defined as the state in which individuals feel as though the target of ownership or a piece of it is “theirs” (i.e., “It is MINE!”). Theoretical dimensions of PO are promotion oriented (self-efficacy, self-identity, belongingness, accountability, autonomy, and responsibility) and prevention oriented (territoriality). This paper describes the application of PO in dental education and assists us to establish or master numerous aforementioned skills during the learning process in dental school. This PO system will facilitate a gradual transition of students from the dental school environment to private practice smoothly without any apprehensions.
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