A Study on the Learning Motivation and Engagement Level of Generation Z Students
- VernacularTitle:Z үеийн оюутнуудын суралцах сонирхол ба оролцооны түвшинг судалсан дүн
- Author:
Otgontsend O
1
;
Ganbaatar B
2
;
Odgerel B
3
;
Ariunaa J
3
;
Enkhbold D
4
;
Delgermaa S
5
;
Orgilmaa R
5
;
Solongo D
5
Author Information
1. Department of Fundamental nursing, School of Nursing, MNUMS
2. Department of Basic medical science, School of Nursing, MNUMS
3. Department of Basic sciences, School of Nursing, MNUMS
4. Division of Educational policy, management and quality assurance, MNUMS
5. Department of Adult nursing, School of Nursing, MNUMS
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Generation Z, students, Learning motivation, Class engagement
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;90(6):200-204
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Generation Z students, born after 1995, are characterized by their ability to multitask, low tolerance for
traditional learning methods, impatience, short attention span, and preference for working independently rather than
collaboratively. They are also considered more vulnerable to mental health challenges compared to previous generations.
Aim:To assess the level of academic engagement among Generation Z students studying in the School of Nursing.
Materials and Methods:This descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from February 1 to April
1, 2025. A total of 420 students majoring in nursing, midwifery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and traditional
medicine nursing at the School of Nursing, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, participated in the study.
The Student Course Engagement Questionnaire (Handelsman, 2005) was used to evaluate students’ engagement levels.
The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed with a Cronbach’s α of 0.955. Statistical analysis was performed using
SPSS version 25, and results were considered statistically significant at p<0.05.
Results:Among the 420 participants, 91.9% were female and 8.1% were male. By major, 57.1% studied nursing, 22.6%
midwifery, 8.8% physical therapy, and the remainder were from other disciplines. Student engagement was analyzed
across three domains: academic involvement, personal responsibility and effort, and learning attitude and motivation.
Pearson correlation analysis revealed strong positive correlations between academic involvement and personal responsibility/
effort (r=0.828), learning attitude and motivation (r=0.825), and between responsibility/effort and learning attitude/
motivation (r=0.903) (p<0.01). Age showed a weak positive correlation with year of study (r=0.381), while major and
year of study had a weak negative correlation (r= -0.146) (p<0.01). Year of study and learning motivation also showed a
weak negative correlation (r=-0.107, p<0.05).
Conclusion:The learning motivation and class engagement of Generation Z nursing students were found to be strongly
correlated with their sense of responsibility, effort, and learning attitude (r=0.82–0.90, p<0.01). Most students demonstrated
consistent participation and motivation to learn, showed less interest in traditional teaching approaches, and preferred
practical training.
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