Role of Demographic Factors on Academic Motivation of Medical Students in a Malaysian Private University
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.1.28
- Author:
Ashok Kumar Jeppu
1
;
S.M. Ferdous Azam
2
;
Kavitha Ashok Kumar
1
Author Information
1. International Medical School, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Section 13, 40100, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Post Graduate Centre, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Section 13, 40100, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Motivation, Ethnicity, Gender, Medical Students, Year of study
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2024;20(No.1):212-220
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Medical students are highly motivated compared to other students in higher education. Various factors
internal and external to the students can affect their academic motivation. It has direct bearing on their performance
as well as their professional development. The present study aims to validate the adapted questionnaire on academic
motivation of medical students in Malaysia and to study the influence of gender, ethnicity, and year of study on it.
Methods: The quantitative research approach using the cross-sectional survey design is used in the present research.
Stratified random sampling method used to collect data from 318 participants using adapted academic motivation
scale for college students. The reliability and construct validity of the instrument was evaluated. The data was analysed, for inferential statistics using SPSS version 26. Results: The intrinsic and extrinsic motivation was higher in
female medical students. However, the male students are significantly amotivated. Variation in different types of
motivation was observed among three ethnic groups. A significant (p<0.005) difference was found in Introjected
regulation and amotivation among ethnic groups. Medical students of clinical years had higher score for Intrinsic
motivation and lower score for extrinsic motivation. Amotivation was comparable in medical students of all years
with lowest in year 2 students. The level of different types of motivation differs among the medical students of different gender, ethnicity, and year of study. Conclusion: The educators and the curriculum designers need to strategize
to improve the motivation of the medical students which will improve their academic performance and well-being.
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