摘要:Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ego-states and communication skills in medical students. Methods:A total of 109 medical school students participated in this study,which used the communication skills self-test papers and the Egogram checklist. The data were analyzed by frequency analysis,and Pearson correlation analysis. Results:Ego-state was related to communication skills. In particular,adapted child ego-state was negatively associated with each sphere of communication skills. Conclusion:Our results suggested that ego-state types should be considered in developing a communication skills education program for medical students.