Table 2 Scores for each dimension of professional identity (n = 696).

From: The chain mediation effects of self-confidence and positive coping style on academic satisfaction and professional identity among Chinese medical students

Professional recognition

Professional affection

Professional commitment

Professional behaviors

Professional expectations

Professional values

Total mean score

3.54 ± 0.47

3.93 ± 0.67

3.65 ± 0.54

3.73 ± 0.65

3.90 ± 0.67

3.87 ± 0.49

3.76 ± 0.48