Exploring the factors affecting the motivation for learning from the perspective of public health students: A qualitative study

Abstract

Objective. Despite the significant role of motivation in achieving success among public health students, students often do not demonstrate adequate motivation for learning and education. This study was performed to determine factors affecting the motivation for learning from the perspective of public health students via content analysis approach. Methods. This qualitative study was conducted at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in Sanandaj, Iran in 2017. 15 students were included in the study by using purposive sampling. Data were collected through personal interviews, group discussions, and field notes, and they were analyzed through conventional content analysis. Several parameters were taken into account to support the accuracy and the strength of the data: acceptability, confirmability, and transferability. Results. Five categories were derived from the data analysis, including "University Policy", "Health Status", "Teacher's Role", "Student-Related Factors" and "University Facilities". Attention to the health status and its priority in the opinion of people, authorities, and educational system were the most important factors involved in the students' motivation for learning. Conclusions. To increase motivation for learning, students have diverse needs that should be met. Attention to the components of motivation for learning not only enhances academic achievement but also promotes the formation of health behaviors in the society.

Nursing students' perceptions on motivation strategies to enhance academic achievement through blended learning: A qualitative study

“…The findings showed that students indicated that the support from the university in alleviating their challenges through academic and financial policies was crucial in enhancing their motivation to learn in addition to the psychological and scholar support from their advisors and professors. This is consistent with Allahqoli et al (2019) which have found that university policy that eased the educational process was a key factor in mediating the motivation of nursing students. This is also supported by Tharani et al (2017) which have also conducted a qualitative analysis on the motivation of nursing students and have found that the rules and regulations set by the university has had significant impact on the motivation of the students, where more considerate policies has shown to enhance the motivation and academic achievement.…”

Động Lực Học Tập Của Sinh Viên Khoa Kinh Tế Trường Đại Học Đồng Tháp

“…Ngoài ra, thông qua việc tạo môi trường học tập thuận lợi, thiết lập mục tiêu học tập rõ ràng cùng với sự nhiệt tình trong bài giảng có thể giúp sinh viên tìm thấy niềm vui và hứng thú trong học tập [6]. Bên cạnh đó, sự hỗ trợ của gia đình, trường đại học và chính quyền, cũng như việc lập kế hoạch học tập của sinh viên không chỉ thúc đẩy sức khỏe tâm lý mà còn đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong việc học tập của sinh viên [7].…”