Factors Affecting Satisfaction in Major of Male Nursing Students

Academic Satisfaction Level and Academic Achievement among Students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences: Academic Year 2015-2016

“…2 Furthermore, consideration of the factors affecting the level of satisfaction among university students, such as quality of theoretical and clinical education, evaluation processes, interactions, and social aspects, is of utmost importance. 3 An individual's satisfaction level is also correlated with their fields of study as well as future work opportunities; thus, fields of study can influence an individual's level of satisfaction with oneself. 4 Studies conducted in this area suggest a positive relationship between academic satisfaction and academic achievement among university students.…”

The Influential Factors in Students' Satisfaction with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2015 - 2016)

“…In the studies conducted by Al-Sheikh in Saudi medical school, Weerasinghe and Fernando in Sri Lanka, and Khosravi et al at the Azad University of Tehran, the school's atmosphere had the most significant impact on student satisfaction (10)(11)(12). In the study by Hakim at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, the educational environment of the university, teaching methods, and the method of assessment by professors (13), in the study by Tabibi and Keyhan at the Islamic Azad University of Urmia the factor of educational facilities and research (14), and in the study by Hamidifar et al, educational factors such as educational materials, assessment methods, and professors' teaching methods (9) were reported to be the most significant influential factors in student satisfaction.…”

“…Nevertheless, more gaps were identified in the two factors, highlighting the need for special attention in this regard. In terms of school's atmosphere, attention should be paid to sub-components such as the school's reputation, good experience with studying in the schools, attention to human interactions within the schools, freedom of speech in the schools, proper channels for effective communication with the school officials, attention to students' special problems, a pleasant school environment, dynamicity and motivation in the students, fair and respectful treatment of the students by the professors, diversity in the disciplines, valuable educational contents, attention to individual differences in the teaching process, use of advanced teaching methods, availability of the schools' professors, and the provision of timely positive feedback on students' progress could enhance student satisfaction (13,14).…”

“…In the study conducted by Khosravi et al at the Islamic Azad University of Tehran (Iran), factors such as school's atmosphere, student support services, educational efficacy, financial support, and the health and safety status of the schools most significantly affected student satisfaction (12). In addition, the research performed by Hakim at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences (Iran) indicated that the educational environment of the university, teaching methods, and the assessment methods used by professors were the most significant influential factors in student satisfaction (13).…”

Dynamics of Nursing Education; a Key Factor in Student Satisfaction: A Qualitative Study

“…Researchers recommend providing facilities and reviewing student evaluation systems due to the impact of nursing education on community health Heidari, et al [27]. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the effective factors in increasing the satisfaction of students such as the quality of theoretical education, clinical and evaluation processes, interactions and paying attention to the social prestige that ultimately lead to maintain the improving quality of education Hakim [31]. The results of the interviews indicate that there is no respectful communication with the students through the educational system.…”