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Zvrko E, Popović N, Radunović M, Nikolić G. Motivational Factors Influencing the Choice of Medical Studies and Future Career Plans among Montenegrin Students. Zdr Varst 2024; 63:132-141. [PMID: 38881636 PMCID: PMC11178028 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2024-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Introduction There is a concerning trend of emigration among highly educated individuals in Montenegro. This includes medical professionals who seek better job opportunities abroad. The aim of the present study was to identify the primary motivational factors driving Montenegrin medical students to pursue a career in medicine, and whether these factors undergo changes over the course of their studies. Methods A cross-sectional study included 210 medical students in Montenegro, 27.62% were males, and 72.38% were females. The mean age of the students was 21.90 years (SD=3.05) (range 19-39). Their academic motivation was analysed using the Academic Motivation Scale, previously validated in various cultural contexts. Results The results showed that autonomous motivation levels were higher than controlled motivation levels (p<0.001) among students in Montenegro, which has been previously associated with better learning outcomes. Students with medical doctors among their family members had higher extrinsic motivation related to rewards and punishments (extrinsic motivation with external regulation p=0.018). Amotivation showed a trend of increasing as the students got closer to graduation (p=0.057). Only 8.1% of students planned a career in primary healthcare, and 1% wished to specialize in family medicine. Conclusions This study's findings, which indicate high levels of autonomous motivation among medical students, are of significant importance. They contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the motivation factors among medical students and young healthcare professionals in Montenegro. Moreover, they provide a basis for the implementation of strategic interventions to retain highly skilled medical professionals within the country's workforce, thereby addressing the concerning trend of emigration among this group.
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- Elvir Zvrko
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Ljubljanska bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Kruševac bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Kruševac bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Kruševac bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Montenegrin Academy of Science and Arts, Rista Stijovića 5, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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Bujok J, Witte-Humperdinck V, Schulze J, Ohlendorf D. Dark triad traits, study and power motives among medical students-A cross-sectional study at a German medical faculty. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32842. [PMID: 38975112 PMCID: PMC11225838 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background A good physician should be empathic and altruistic, among other qualities. Therefore, the levels of socially undesirable personality traits (Dark Triad) as well as implicit motives of achievement, affiliation and power (Multi-Motive Grid) among medical students as future physicians were analyzed at two different points in their medical training. Methods This study includes 380 medical students in their first year and 217 in their third year in Germany. All participants completed the Dirty Dozen (DD) and Multi-Motive Grid (MMG) questionnaires at the end of two different classes as paper-and-pencil tests. Relevant differences of the Dark Triad traits between the medical students and reference sample and the two different cohorts, as well as their implicit motives, the associations of Dark Triad traits and MMG components and gender differences of the Dark Triad traits were calculated. Results There were no significant group differences between year one and year three medical students in narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism (Dark Triad). There were no significant differences between the medical students and reference sample except in psychopathy. Male students scored significantly higher in the Dark Triad traits than female students. In the MMG, first-year students scored significantly higher levels in Fear of Rejection, and lower levels in Hope of Success and Hope of Power than the third-year students. Some associations were found between narcissism and Machiavelliansim with Hope of Success, Hope of Power and Fear of power. Conclusions Dark Triad traits already appear to exist before the commencement of medical studies. These traits do not differ significantly between the medical students and reference sample; only a few MMG components seem to differ at different stages of their studies. This lack of differences between the medical students and validation cohort indicates that tests based on (undesirable) personality traits are not suitable criteria for the admission selection of medical students.
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- Jasmin Bujok
- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Shi Y, Gao H, Yan Y, Li X, Ping W, Yang H, Du Y. Career choice motivation and professionalism in medical students in China: a gender-stratified analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e083073. [PMID: 38858138 PMCID: PMC11168141 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between career choice motivation and professionalism among medical students based on gender in the context of COVID-19. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING The study was conducted at a medical school in China. METHODS A total of 1421 second-year to fourth-year medical students participated in the survey using cluster sampling. They were asked to complete questionnaires on demographic information, career choice motivation and professionalism. Linear regression models were used to analyse the relationship between career choice motivations and professionalism based on gender differences. RESULTS Female medical students outperformed males in professionalism (p<0.001). Third-year medical students have the lowest level of professionalism irrespective of gender. In addition, females have more intrinsic career choice motivation than males. Students motivated by personal interest had the highest level of professionalism, while those who go with the flow had the lowest. According to the linear regression analysis, the motivation advice from parents was the factor of professionalism in male medical students (p<0.05). However, the motivation go with the flow negatively influenced the professionalism of female medical students (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The level of professionalism differed between genders based on different career choice motivations. Career choice motivation can be used as an entry point for professionalism education among medical students. Targeted interventions should be implemented to improve professionalism, especially for male medical students and unmotivated students.
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- Yan Shi
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Health Management, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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Zhang R, Pei J, Wang Y, Wang L, Yeerjiang Y, Gao H, Xu W. COVID-19 outbreak improves attractiveness of medical careers in Chinese senior high school students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:241. [PMID: 35379234 PMCID: PMC8978502 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03309-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The shortage of healthcare workers is becoming a serious global problem. The underlying reasons may be specific to the healthcare system in each country. Over the past decade, medicine has become an increasingly unpopular profession in China due to the heavy workload, long-term training, and inherent risks. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has placed the life-saving roles of healthcare professionals under the spotlight. This public health crisis may have a profound impact on career choices in Chinese population. METHODS We conducted a questionnaire-based online survey among 21,085 senior high school students and 21,009 parents from 24 provinces (or municipalities) of China. We investigated the change of interest in medical study due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the potential motivational factors based on the expectancy-value theory framework. Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation of static or dynamic interest in medical career pursuit with the reported number of COVID-19 cases. Logistic regression model was adopted to analyze the main factors associated with students' choices. RESULTS We observed an increased preference for medical study post the outbreak of COVID-19 in both students (17.5 to 29.6%) and parents (37.1 to 47.3%). Attainment value was found to be the main reason for the choice among students, with the contribution to society rated as the top motivation. On the other hand, the predominant demotivation in high school students was lack of interest, followed by concerns regarding violence against doctors, heavy workload, long-term training and heavy responsibility as a doctor. Additionally, students who were female, in the resit of final year, had highly educated parents and outside of Hubei province were significantly associated with a keen interest in pursuing medical study. CONCLUSIONS This is the first multi-center cross-sectional study exploring the positive change and motivations of students' preferences in medical study due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Our results may help medical educators, researchers and policymakers to restructure medical education to make it more appealing to high school students, particularly, to develop a more supportive social and working environment for medical professionals to maintain the observed enhanced enthusiasm.
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- Ruoxin Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment (National Health Commission), Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment (National Health Commission), Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Wuhan No.4 High School, 347 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment (National Health Commission), Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment (National Health Commission), Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Admissions Office, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment (National Health Commission), Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Alabduljabbar A, Almana L, Almansour A, Alshunaifi A, Alobaid N, Alothaim N, Shaik SA. Assessment of Fear of Failure Among Medical Students at King Saud University. Front Psychol 2022; 13:794700. [PMID: 35360577 PMCID: PMC8963270 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.794700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BackgroundFear of failure (FoF) is described as a “dispositional tendency to avoid failure in achievement settings.” It may potentially and adversely affect students’ ability to perform well in their educational activities.ObjectivesTo measure FoF among medical students at King Saud University, FoF between men and women, academic levels, grade point average (GPA), and other factors among medical students were compared.MethodA cross-sectional observational study was carried out using a stratified random sampling method. A total of 455 medical students completed “the Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory” during the academic year 2019–2020 at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ResultsThe results showed that the mean of FoF was −0.3117. Moreover, higher levels of fear of devaluing one’s self-estimate were seen in women, and higher levels of fear of important others losing interest were seen in men. A significant relation was seen between different academic levels and fear of shame and embarrassment, fear of upsetting important others, as well as FoF. Higher levels of FoF were seen in those who had a GPA below 3.5 and a GPA greater than 4.9. Also, it was high in students who were not interested in studying medicine. The Cronbach’s α value of 0.93 of all items indicates good internal consistency, and the factor analysis confirms five items of an instrument.ConclusionThe overall level of FoF was low among medical students at King Saud University. However, the domains and levels of FoF differed significantly according to gender, academic level, GPA, and interest in studying medicine.
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- Abeer Alabduljabbar
- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SABIC Psychological Health Research and Applications Chair (SPHRAC), Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Shaffi Ahamed Shaik,
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Maalouf E, Hallit S, Obeid S. Personality traits and quality of life among Lebanese medical students: any mediating effect of emotional intelligence? A path analysis approach. BMC Psychol 2022; 10:28. [PMID: 35148803 PMCID: PMC8840643 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-022-00739-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Medicine is an incredibly demanding career that appears to leave many medical students at risk of fatigue, anxiety, depression and burnout. Since adaptation and lifestyle changes are important, quality of life (QOL) of students during medical school could be impaired. Personality traits and emotional intelligence (EI) facets may be both linked to medical student's QOL. To our knowledge, no studies have been done on the concurrent and prospective relationship between QOL-related personality traits and EI in Lebanese medical students. This study aimed to investigate the role of EI as a mediator between personality traits and QOL among a sample of Lebanese medical students. METHODS This research is a descriptive cross-sectional survey study involving 293 Lebanese medical students recruited from all 7 Faculties of Medicine in Lebanon (June-December 2019). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed using SPSS AMOS v.24 to examine the structural relationship between each personality trait taken as independent variables, QOL as the dependent variable, and emotional intelligence as the mediator, among university students. The relative Chi-square (χ2/df), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) statistic, Tucker Lewis Index (TFI) and the comparative fit index (CFI) were used to evaluate the goodness-of-fit of the model. RESULTS Higher conscientiousness was significantly associated with more EI (Beta = 0.38; p < 0.001) and lower QOL (Beta = - 0.14; p = 0.025). The indirect relationships between conscientiousness, EI and QOL showed that EI mediated the association between conscientiousness and QOL (Beta = 0.17; 95% CI - 0.73 to - 0.004; p = 0.037). The fit indices of this model were adequate for χ2/df, RMSEA and CFI but not TLI. Higher openness to experience was significantly associated with more EI (Beta = 0.48; p < 0.001) and lower QOL (Beta = - 0.38; p < 0.001). The indirect relationships between openness to experience, EI and QOL showed that EI mediated the association between openness to experience and QOL (Beta = 0.30; 95% CI - 1.11 to - 0.03; p = 0.04). The fit indices were adequate for χ2/df and CFI but not RMSEA and TLI. EI did not mediate the association between the other three personality traits (extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism) and QOL. CONCLUSION This current research has shed considerable light on the nexus of associations between EI, personality traits and well-being, nonetheless, led to the creation of more puzzling questions. On the whole, it seems that EI and its components can be used as an evaluation instrument in relates with Lebanese medical students' personality profile as a means of future training to improve quality of life during medical education.
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- Elise Maalouf
- Department of Life and Science, University of Paris-Est, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon. .,Research Department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon.
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- Social and Education Sciences Department, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon.
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Yang C, Jin X, Yan J, Zhang J, Chen C, Cheng Y, You J, Deng G. An investigation of the intention and reasons of senior high school students in China to choose medical school. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:242. [PMID: 33902559 PMCID: PMC8077942 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02677-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shortages of qualified health workers have been a global concern, especially in developing countries. China also faces this dilemma, which hinders the development of public health services. Senior high school students are a group who are considering their college majors and careers after graduation. They are also a potential and basic talent reserve for the health sector. This survey focused on senior high school students' intention to learn clinical medicine and explored potential influencing factors. METHODS An anonymous questionnaire containing 20 items was distributed to 5344 senior high school students. The questions covered the following topics: students' intention to learn clinical medicine, personal and family information, understanding of medical education, cognition of doctors' working conditions, and doctor-patient relationships. Logistic regression and the chi-square test were used to compare students with and without a clear intention to learn clinical medicine to explore influencing factors. RESULTS Only 5.6% of senior high school students had a clear intention to learn medicine (CILCM). Personal and family information had distinct impacts. Interest and anatomy course were also associated with students' choice. There was a positive correlation between understanding of medical education and students' intention Meanwhile, students' cognition of doctors, career prospects, and social status had significant impacts. The more optimistic students were about doctors' working conditions and doctor-patient relationships, the more likely they were to have a CILCM. CONCLUSION To some extent, this survey reflects the shortage of medical talent in China and provides possible clues for solving this problem. In addition, these findings may provide a perspective for understanding the development of health services in developing countries.
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- Chaoqun Yang
- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Youth League Committee Office, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Youth League Committee Office, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai, China.
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Souza GCD, Meireles E, Mira VL, Leite MMJ. Academic motivation scale - reliability and validity evidence among undergraduate nursing students. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2021; 29:e3420. [PMID: 33852688 PMCID: PMC8040777 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.3848.3420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: to assess the evidence of validity and reliability of the academic motivation scale (AMS) based on the internal structure. Method: this is a methodological study with 205 undergraduate nursing students. Dimensionality/internal structure of the AMS was assessed using factor analysis in the context of exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and reliability of the factors was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha (α) coefficient and composite reliability (CR) coefficient. Results: acceptable fit indexes were obtained (CFI = 0.92; RMSEA = 0.07; SRMR = 0.06) for a three-dimensional model: intrinsic motivation (10 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.86); extrinsic motivation (8 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.90); and demotivation (4 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.88). A significant correlational pattern was found for the motivation continuum. Conclusion: the dimensionality analysis for the AMS presented a model with three factors: intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and demotivation, and was considered a reduced alternative to the original version of seven factors. This study helped assess the validity of the measurement instrument and its theory refinement; further studies should be conducted to assess its invariance property.
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- Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Centro de Ciências da Vida, Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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El Othman R, El Othman R, Hallit R, Obeid S, Hallit S. Personality traits, emotional intelligence and decision-making styles in Lebanese universities medical students. BMC Psychol 2020; 8:46. [PMID: 32370782 PMCID: PMC7201943 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00406-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background This study aims to assess the impact of personality traits on emotional intelligence (EI) and decision-making among medical students in Lebanese Universities and to evaluate the potential mediating role-played by emotional intelligence between personality traits and decision-making styles in this population. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between June and December 2019 on 296 general medicine students. Results Higher extroversion was associated with lower rational decision-making style, whereas higher agreeableness and conscientiousness were significantly associated with a higher rational decision-making style. More extroversion and openness to experience were significantly associated with a higher intuitive style, whereas higher agreeableness and conscientiousness were significantly associated with lower intuitive style. More agreeableness and conscientiousness were significantly associated with a higher dependent decision-making style, whereas more openness to experience was significantly associated with less dependent decision-making style. More agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism were significantly associated with less spontaneous decision-making style. None of the personality traits was significantly associated with the avoidant decision-making style. Emotional intelligence seemed to fully mediate the association between conscientiousness and intuitive decision-making style by 38% and partially mediate the association between extroversion and openness to experience with intuitive decision-making style by 49.82 and 57.93% respectively. Conclusion Our study suggests an association between personality traits and decision-making styles. The results suggest that EI showed a significant positive effect on intuitive decision-making style and a negative effect on avoidant and dependent decision-making styles. Additionally, our study underlined the role of emotional intelligence as a mediator factor between personality traits (namely conscientiousness, openness, and extroversion) and decision-making styles.
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- Radwan El Othman
- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bahman Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon.,Department of Infectious Disease, Bellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh, Lebanon.,Department of Infectious Disease, Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital Center, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Research and Psychology departments, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, P.O. Box 60096, Jal Eddib, Lebanon. .,Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon. .,INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie - Liban, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon. .,Research and Psychology departments, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, P.O. Box 60096, Jal Eddib, Lebanon. .,INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie - Liban, Beirut, Lebanon.
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