Predictors of Psychological Well-Being Among Veterinary Medical Students in Clinical Training.

This article investigates the psychological well-being of veterinary medical students during clinical training, assessing six dimensions: personal growth, purpose in life, positive relationships, self-acceptance, environmental mastery, and autonomy. The study found that while both pre-clinical and clinical students reported moderate to high psychological well-being, clinical students experienced greater stress related to financial concerns, workload, unclear expectations, and relationship conflicts, alongside lower environmental mastery and reduced sleep and social support from faculty and peers. Among clinical students, higher psychological well-being was predicted by having more than two meals per day, greater support from significant others and faculty mentors, and fewer social comparisons with peers, explaining 34% of the variance in well-being. The findings suggest that interventions focusing on self-care, structured support, and managing clinical demands may enhance psychological well-being during this critical phase of veterinary education.