Career Choice Research Articles

Experience Kind of Short Video Attraction Point Research

Encouraging individuals to repeatedly leave their jobs, even when faced with dissatisfaction, work continues to be an essential part of our lives. Consequently, the choice of career has become a trending topic, resonating deeply with many. The blogger pool decided to embark on an adventurous journey as a migrant worker, experiencing a wide range of occupations firsthand. Her primary objective: to bring to light the authentic working realities across various industries. Chi Zao's unique endeavor provides fresh insights and satisfies the curiosity of many, as she immerses herself in different work environments. Her videos meticulously document her industriousness across numerous professions, ranging from the hustle and bustle of office life to the gritty, dusty conditions of construction sites. These genuine experiences allow viewers to truly grasp the challenges and joys associated with various jobs, prompting them to contemplate the deeper meaning of life. Beyond merely showcasing her experiences, her videos also delve into the attitudes towards life itself. By employing case analysis, content criticism, and semiotics, this paper aims to inspire readers with novel perspectives. Analyzing Chi Zao's occupational ventures in depth, we gain a better understanding of the job market's landscape and the complexities involved in making career choices. This unique and insightful viewpoint fosters a new mindset, aiding individuals in making more rational and comprehensive career decisions.

Biased career choices? It depends what you believe: Trainee teachers’ aversions to working in low‐income schools are moderated by beliefs about inequality, meritocracy, and growth mindsets

AbstractSchools serving diverse and low‐income communities tend to have disproportionately high numbers of low‐quality or inexperienced teachers, thereby creating an inequality of access to high‐quality teaching. Across two pre‐registered experiments and one exploratory survey (Ntotal = 956), we investigated the factors associated with trainee teachers’ bias in school choices, and the role of teacher education in mitigating this issue. In Studies 1 and 3, trainee teachers demonstrated a preference for working in a school with average (vs. diverse/low‐income) demographics, even though all other aspects of the school were equal. These disparities were most pronounced when trainees more strongly believed that (a) educational inequality can be attributed to external factors; (b) intelligence is fixed, and (c) schooling is truly meritocratic. Study 2 revealed that levels of equity‐related input during initial teacher education vary hugely, but that, where implemented, it may better prepare trainees for the challenges associated with teaching in diverse and low‐income communities. Finally, Study 3 revealed tentative evidence to suggest that a brief intervention that challenges teachers to think beyond the internal causes of inequality could reduce some of these troubling disparities.

Assessment on Maritime Students' Awareness, Perceptions and Needs in Career Planning in Tertiary Education

Although seafaring is seen as an attractive profession for prospective students in terms of having the opportunity to see different parts of the world while working and earning more money in less time compared to other professions, the harsh conditions of duties onboard sometimes overshadow this attractiveness, which may lead students to question their choices and seek different career alternatives. This study aims at assessing maritime students' knowledge, perceptions, and needs regarding career awareness and career planning at the tertiary level. The study also seeks to understand students' awareness of career-related activities and the role and responsibilities of the career centre. The research component of the study involves administering a questionnaire to 381 first-year students at a maritime-focused university. The questionnaire comprises twenty questions based on a five-point Likert scale and has been electronically distributed. The data collected has been analysed using parametric methods based on four variables: career anchor, career awareness, career centre awareness, and career planning awareness. The study has revealed that most of the students are aware of their own characteristics and the sacrifices required by their future profession, but they had not yet decided which career path to follow after graduation. The study has also revealed that students are interested in developing their skills through extracurricular activities and consider entrepreneurship as a future career option. The results suggest that career offices in maritime universities should create more opportunities to provide students with adequate information about their future careers and to enable them to make correct and realistic decisions about their career paths. The next study on this topic can focus on how to raise awareness of the functions of career officers and how to develop maritime-oriented career planning courses so that the students can make more realistic and satisfying career choices.

Dynamics of persistence, withdrawal, and dropout intentions in the initial phase of nursing training: a qualitative longitudinal study

Taking the perspective of career choice as a lifelong, iterative, constructive, and agentic process, the present study focuses on the development of vocational aspirations of nursing trainees; that is, thoughts about a long-term perspective in nursing (i.e., persistence), ideas of finishing the training but changing into another profession after some time (i.e., withdrawal), and decisions to terminate the training before completing the programme through a final examination (i.e., dropout). In order to generate detailed insights about the dynamics behind the development of such aspirations during the initial training phase, a qualitative, longitudinal, within-subject study design based on grounded theory was employed. The results mainly show that social interactions with more experienced nurses, practical work experiences, encounters with environments that are either conducive to learning or not, the satisfaction of different needs (e.g., autonomy, competence, belonging, sense of meaningfulness), as well as the associated feelings of well-being affect how vocational aspirations develop over the first year of training. In addition, the study identifies four different patterns of how trainees typically oscillate between thoughts of staying in nursing and leaving the profession in the short or long run: (a) arriving and wanting to stay, (b) staying as a transitional passage, (c) seeking to stay, and (d) exiting as a knee-jerk reaction. The patterns present evidence of a variety of approaches regarding how trainees deal with certain experiences during their training and how the combination of experiences might affect young professionals’ subsequent career choices.

A Study on Veterinary Faculty Students' Opinions on Ethics Education and Career Choices: A Case of Ondokuz Mayıs University.

Veterinary ethics is a multifaceted element of the veterinary profession as it deals with various ethical issues related to medical practice, animal welfare, professional behaviour and societal expectations. By focusing on teaching ethics in veterinary medicine education, it will be possible to guide future veterinarians through the ethical dilemmas and conflicts they may encounter in their careers. To evaluate the opinions of the Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine intern students about ethics education in veterinary medicine. Evaluation and comparison of the perspective on ethics education and career choice. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used to collect data via a questionnaire. Data obtained from 87 out of 119 students in the intern programme were evaluated. Responses were analysed by statistical methods. In the study, it was determined that pet veterinary services (private sector) and government veterinary services (public sector) were the leading career choices of intern veterinary students; female and male students wanted to turn to different fields of work; and the difference in career preferences did not change the views on ethics education. It was observed that students needed applied teaching and measurement-evaluation methods in ethics education and sought role models in developing ethical attitudes and behaviours. In addition to gaining ethical knowledge in veterinary education, it was observed that they attach importance to professional and legal obligations. This study is one of the few studies on veterinary ethics education and career choice in Turkey. The study results provide information to guide the development of veterinary ethics education to prepare future veterinarians for the complex ethical issues they will face in their careers.

CAREER TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION INFLUENCE ON CAREER DECISION MAKING SELF-EFFICACY AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

Career decision-making is crucial among people all over the world, and choosing a career is challenging to those who do not have a wide life experience. Students who make irrational career choices run the risk of experiencing severe consequences, such as low job performance, stress and anxiety relating to the job, and a lack of job satisfaction and happiness. The purpose of this study was to determine the career teachers’ perception influence on career decision-making self-efficacy among students in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the career teachers’ perception influence on career decision-making self-efficacy among students in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Social Cognitive Career theory and Systems theory. This study used a cross-sectional survey research design. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The target population consisted of 29,682 from three students in Kiambu County. The sample size consisted of 380 form three students who were selected using stratified sampling techniques from the 285 secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Questionnaires were used for data collection. The questionnaires were pilot-tested with 30 students from three secondary schools (a boys’ school, a girls’ school and a mixed school), comprising 10 students from each category in Nairobi County, Kenya. Reliability was enhanced by the test-retest method, where a Cronbach coefficient alpha of 0.79 was established. The content validity of the instruments was guided by the objectives and the experts in the Department of Psychology, Counselling and Educational Foundations of Laikipia University. Data analysis was aided by SPSS (Version 26). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics which include percentages, means, and frequencies. Hypotheses were tested using a t-test, Simple Regression and Analysis of Variance at a .05 level of significance. The research found out that career teachers’ perception (F=34.45, p=000) has a statistically significant influence on students’ career decision-making self-efficacy of students in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Findings from the study might inform the Ministry of Education, policymakers, career teachers, and parents about students’ capacity to make the right career decisions. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that career teachers’ perception had a statistically significant influence on career decision-making self-efficacy among students in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study recommended that career teachers should take precautions while undertaking career guidance and counselling to students since their perception has an influence on career decision-making self-efficacy.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0722/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Personality and Teaching Motivations of Prospective Teachers in Cuba

ABSTRACT The five-factor model is one of the most researched theories of personality and is frequently evaluated through the Big Five Inventory (BFI). The present study aims to explore the reliability and factorial validity of the BFI in Cuba and to investigate the relationships between personality traits and motivations for teaching. A sample of 320 prospective teachers from two universities participated in the study. A total scale reliability score of α = .73 was obtained. Principal Component Analysis using varimax rotation validated a five-factor structure, however, poor loadings of some items of the agreeableness and neuroticism factors were found. Personality dimensions of the five-factor model provided a set of meaningful relations with motivational factors determining the choice of entering the teaching profession. The dimensions of conscientiousness and agreeableness were significant predictors of intrinsic motivation as well as satisfaction with career choice. In particular, conscientiousness emerged as an important personality trait of prospective teachers. The findings obtained are partly in line with previous studies and are significant for recruitment strategies that optimize teacher quality.

Factors influencing the choice of specialization - a cross-sectional study with civilian medical students and prospective medical officers in Germany

BackgroundThe recruitment of physicians is an increasing challenge. The aim of the study was to explore factors that might influence future civilian and military doctors’ choice of specialization.MethodsA 28 item author developed questionnaire was used to survey civilian medical students and prospective medical officers. The questionnaire consisted of 20 items addressing choice of specialization, and eight socio-demographic factors. Response options were available in the form of open and closed questions as well as in the form of a Likert scale (1 ‘not at all’ to 6 ‘very much’). The questionnaire was completed online by prospective medical officer from June to September 2021 and by civilian students from November 2020 to March 2021.ResultsIn total, 2,030 students (56.1% female, mean age = 24, mean semester 6.5) participated in the survey, 1,553 civilian students and 477 prospective medical officers. Regular feedback and clear structures (mean = 5.35) followed by good teamwork (mean = 5.33) during postgraduate training was rated particularly important. Moreover, a secure job after graduation (mean = 5.23) and a compatibility of family and job (mean = 5.14) were important parameters for career choice. The specializations most frequently chosen were surgery (32.0%), internal medicine (27.1%) and anesthesiology (22.1%). The regression models showed that the choice depends on own attitude concerning the specialty would be a patient-orientation job, or a job with more manual work or more career option within in the job preferred.ConclusionsConsidering the value students place on receiving feedback and the structure of their specialist training, this seems to be a promising strategy for future recruitment. Good team dynamics and job security are key concerns for prospective physicians.

Socio-demographic portrait of the applicant and the main motives for choosing the "Therapy and rehabilitation" speciality

Rehabilitation and psychological support are becoming today's most urgent issues due to russian armed aggression. These needs will be long-lasting and increasingly significant. Since 2023, the Program of Medical Guarantees in Ukraine has been expanded regarding rehabilitation assistance. Additionally, volumes of the state-commissioned training of bachelors and masters in the speciality of "Therapy and rehabilitation" have been increased. It is well known that the quality of specialists trained by higher educational institutions largely depends on the motives behind the career choice. Knowledge about a student's socio-demographic status and his/her motivations to become a physical therapy and occupational therapy specialist can help understand future challenges and opportunities for the profession's development. This information can aid in elaborating strategies to promote the profession in the educational services market and to attract more applicants to choose the speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation". The research aimed to compose the socio-demographic characteristics of the applicant for training in the speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation", to investigate the motivational aspects of career choice and to establish the factors significant for motivation formation. To achieve this goal, a voluntary anonymous survey of 39 domestic applicants enrolled to complete the bachelor's degree program in speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation" at Dnipro State Medical University was conducted. It was determined that the contingent of applicants is represented mainly by persons aged 16-18 (74%) with an active life position (90%). Additionally, most are familiar with the specifics of medical professions (62%) and have had previous personal or professional contact with physical therapy and occupational therapy (78%). The future career decision was mostly independent (84%), conscious, and influenced by the balance of internal and external motivational factors. It was typically made one to two years before taking degree course (72%). The primary motives for choosing the speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation" while understanding its demand in today's conditions by applicants (82%) were "interest in medical science" (95%), "the desire to help others" (95%), "the opportunity to obtain a prestigious profession" (90%), "possibility of guaranteed employment" (90%) and "material interest/financial independence" (87%). Future specialists are aware of the importance of controlled acquisition of knowledge and skills (90%), the need for daily independent work (80%), and the significance of gaining practical experience during training (95%). They aim to achieve professionalism (59%), enhance communication skills (31%), build endurance (31%), and cultivate persistence (28%) and empathy (28%). Most applicants entering the speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation" are goal-oriented, highly motivated, and prepared for rigorous study, which is the key to developing into competent and competitive specialists.

Factors Influencing Special Education Career Choices: Interplay of Personality Traits and Identity Statuses

<p style="text-align:justify">Recent research has identified factors influencing the choice of a special education career; however, it has not thoroughly examined their connection with personality traits and identity status. Thus, the present study was designed to explore how different personality traits and identity statuses correlate with the motives and perceptions associated with the choice to teach in special education. The study involved 209 pre-service special education teachers. The NEO-Five Factor Inventory was used to measure the Big 5 personality traits. The Ego Identity Process Questionnaire assessed identity commitment and exploration. The Factors Influencing Teaching Choice Scale was used to evaluate motivations and perceptions about teaching. Regarding the factors that influenced the decision to pursue a career in special education, intrinsic value, shaping children’s future, social equity, making social contributions, working with children, task demands, and job satisfaction were highly rated. Additionally, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and identity statuses were identified as positive predictors for certain factors influencing the choice of a teaching career in special education. Finally, the study identified two distinct groups of students: "Identity Achievers" characterized by high positive personality traits, and identity commitment, and "Identity Explorers" characterized by lower positive personality traits and higher identity exploration. Differences were observed between the groups in their motives and perceptions concerning teaching in special education. In conclusion, this study highlights the relationships between personality, identity status, and career decision factors, offering insights into the factors that influence this critical career decision among future special educators. Directions for future research are discussed.</p>

Bolman과 Deal의 네 가지 프레임으로 바라본 대학의 학과 통폐합 사례 연구

Objectives This study aims to analyze cases of merging and phasing out of university departments using Bolman and Deal's four-frame model, focusing on structural, human resource, political, and symbolic changes. Methods To conduct a case study on one engineering department at a private university and one arts and physical education department at a national university, a preliminary investigation was conducted through a review of relevant literature and in-depth written interviews. Based on the results of this preliminary research, Focus Group Interviews (FGIs) were carried out with with faculty, current students, teaching assistants, and alumni to supplement the data collected.. Subsequently, changes in merged and phased-out departments were analyzed according to Bolman and Deal's four frames: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic changes. Results In the structural frame, positive changes such as curriculum flexibility, modernization, and student choice were observed. However, issues such as ensuring choice, securing expertise, and alleviating teaching burdens remained unresolved. Additionally, initial administrative and student organization dualities created issues of belonging and highlighted the need for increased support. In the human resource frame, department consolidation expanded career choices and positively impacted new student enrollment, though initial promotional efforts were insufficient, leading to limited short-term effects. Despite increased career diversification and satisfaction through integrated education, the need for enhanced communication regarding department reorganization and feedback collection was identified. The political frame examined stakeholder position differences and resource allocation strategies for successful integration. In the symbolic frame, while the necessity of consolidating departments to address declining student populations and societal demands was emphasized, it was also confirmed that the reasons for actual consolidations are varied. Conclusions The case analysis of merging and phasing out of university departments provides an in-depth understanding of phenomena that may arise within universities during such processes and offers insights. Recommendations are provided on key considerations for universities when deciding on consolidation targets, supporting consolidated departments, and preparing for and responding to consolidations.

ADHD Behavior and Entrepreneurial Behavior: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Intention

The fundamental objective of this research is to study the relationship between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) behavior and entrepreneurial behavior in Tunisian students. Based on the theory of person-environment adjustment (P-E), the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the analysis of data collected from 267 Tunisian students using a self-administered online questionnaire, the results of the present study showed no relationship between ADHD behavior and entrepreneurial action. However, entrepreneurial intention plays a mediating role in this relationship. These results constitute a theoretical contribution to the entrepreneurial field. Similarly, the results of the current study lend further support to the person-environment “P-E” theory, which posits that the functionality of a component of ADHD behavior depends on its fit with the environment. In particular, the uncertain and autonomous entrepreneurial environment could be an attractive career choice for people who display hyperactive/impulsive behavior. As for the theory of planned behavior “TPB,” the results of this study also show that intention is a fundamental antecedent of entrepreneurial behavior. This research has practical implications. Its results can be used by stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (teachers, incubators, career coaches,… etc.) to detect future entrepreneurs and absorb the unemployment of Tunisian university graduates.

Measuring Career Aspirations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education

AbstractThere has been a sustained interest in student perceptions about STEM fields and their choice of careers over the past few decades. Research has shown that there is a decline in students pursuing STEM careers, and this has raised global concern. Despite these issues, no unistructural, broad, parsimonious and unambiguous quantitative instrument exists to probe student career aspirations. This paper highlights the background, extension and validation of an instrument, derived from a previous science-focussed high-quality instrument that allows student career aspirations to be quantitatively characterised. Participants were 1221 undergraduate students, 1003 of whom were judged to have provided good data, from 18 tertiary institutions in the USA and Canada. The resultant instrument is a reliable 20-question survey representing five clearly demarcated domains: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education. Each scale possesses high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.95), and high construct validity as determined by comparisons with their stated choices of career.

A cross-sectional survey on COVID-19 phobia and its influencing factors among undergraduate nursing students

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the psychological well-being of undergraduate nursing students in China. It is vital to have an understanding of their COVID-19 phobia and its predictors, especially during transitions in public health policy.ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the situation and factors contributing to COVID-19 phobia among nursing students in Southwestern China.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2022 among nursing undergraduates in southwestern China. A convenience sample of 317 undergraduate nursing students from all grades at a medical university in Chengdu was assessed using the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P).ResultsThe mean COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-SC) score was 52.92 (± 13.02), indicating moderate levels of phobia, with gender, chronic disease, and perceived susceptibility being significant predictors. 11.67% of the students reported an infection history, while 81.39% knew an infected individual. Notably, fourth-year students showed significantly higher phobia level than first-year. Gender, chronic disease, perceived susceptibility, and risk significantly predicted COVID-19 phobia, explaining 16.4% of the variance Results of the thematic analysis revealed four main themes related to COVID-19 phobia and career choice among nursing undergraduates: concerns of infection risk, professional commitment, compromise and acceptance, and confronting phobia.ConclusionsThis study discovered a significant level of COVID-19 phobia among undergraduate nursing students and identified several risk factors, including being female, having chronic diseases, perceiving a high susceptibility to the virus, and perceiving a high level of harm after infection. These findings highlight the importance of educators focusing on the mental well-being of nursing students, particularly seniors, to reduce the impact of phobia on their social interactions and career aspirations. This will help ensure that they are well-prepared for their future roles in healthcare.

Is informedness the key? An empirical analysis of VET dropouts in Germany

In 2022, one in four vocational education and training (VET) contracts resulted in premature termination—a potential sign of inefficiency in the training of urgently needed skilled professionals. This study focuses on the level of perceived informedness of trainees and its potential influence on dropout. This includes trainees’ perceived level of information about the characteristics and requirements of an occupation, which may result from various sources of information in the form of social contacts. We draw on theories from the field of career choice and job search to argue that a better level of informedness can reduce uncertainty and enable individuals to make better-informed decisions about their careers. With better informedness, there is a higher probability of finding a suitable match between a trainee and their chosen occupation, ultimately increasing their likelihood of job persistence. This should also lead to a lower probability of dropout among VETs. Using data from the National Educational Panel Study, starting cohort 4, we employed event history analysis. We show that good perceived informedness on the requirements of one’s vocational training and the perception of good school-based vocational preparation reduce the probability of dropping out. In contrast, good informedness about alternative training programs increases dropout risk. We also see that the distinction between closer or more distant groups of people from the social network (strong or weak ties) who provide information about training is not decisive.

Digitalization's Impact on Chinese Higher Vocational Teachers: Identity, Satisfaction, Resignation

In the changing field of higher vocational teaching in China with the integration of digitalization, educational software, and virtual computer system integration (VCSI), understanding the relationships between professional identity, job satisfaction, and the intention to resign is imperative. Previous research has underscored the impact of professional identity on job satisfaction and its role in mitigating turnover intentions among educators. However, there is a noticeable gap in the literature specific to the unique challenges faced by higher vocational teachers in China, particularly in the context of digitalization, interactive whiteboards (IW), educational software, and VCSI. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the dynamic relationship between these variables within the distinct educational context of higher vocational teaching in the context of educational software, and IW which is digitalization and virtual online learning environment and collaborating tools related to VCSI. This research seeks to understand the complex links between professional identity, work satisfaction, and resignation among Chinese higher vocational teachers, and also examines how digitalization and VCSI moderate these correlations. This quantitative study investigates the professional experiences and career choices of 271 Chinese Higher Vocational Teachers using online questionnaires and structural equation modeling (SEM) (SEM: analyzing digitalization and VCSI's moderating impacts using interaction terms). It finds significant links between professional identity, job satisfaction, and resignation intention, and examines how digitalization and VCSI moderate these relationships. The study aims to understand technology's impact on educators, offering insights and practical guidance for educational leaders in China, particularly regarding the integration of technology in higher vocational teaching.

Examining the Effect of Parents on Children’s Career Choices in the Context of Class Positions

This article delves into the social mobility strategies employed by parents and their descendants from diverse social classes in structuring educational pathways and vocational choices across successive generations. The study relies on qualitative data from in-depth interviews conducted in Ankara with 24 parents and 18 offspring. Data analysis reveals that the strategies parents and their offspring embrace are intricately shaped by their social class positions and the cultural, social, and economic capital available to the latter. Labourer families grappling with cultural capital limitations exhibit constrained guidance to their offspring. In contrast, self-employed professional families actively deploy their comprehensive cultural capital to perpetuate privileged class positions across generations. Business owners or commercial entrepreneurs, characterised by a distinctive outlook, view education as a pathway to attain heightened social status rather than as a means of upward mobility. To address the inequalities uncovered in this research, establishing counselling centres for families to guide how to mentor their children and for the children themselves to facilitate the discovery of their abilities and interests could offer a solution toward mitigating these inequalities.

Exploring career interest and STEM self-efficacy: implications for promoting gender equity.

This study explores the relationship between career interests and self-efficacy in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among young girls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Employing a quantitative research design with a correlational approach, we utilize the S-STEM survey to measure changes in students' STEM subject efficacy and their interest in STEM careers. Our sample comprises 671 middle and high school female students from 49 schools, representing a diverse cross-section of the population. The findings indicate that female students exhibit high levels of STEM self-efficacy and have a strong preference for medicine as a career choice. While the overall interest in STEM careers among students is moderate, there are notable variations in interest across different STEM fields. Importantly, a positive and significant correlation was observed between female students' interest in STEM careers and their self-efficacy in STEM. This research holds important implications for the promotion of STEM education and careers among female students. By recognizing the unique context of Saudi Arabia and the perspectives of young girls in Riyadh, this study offers a fresh perspective on the factors influencing STEM career aspirations and highlights the importance of fostering self-efficacy beliefs among female students.

Learning Styles of Medical Students, Surgical Residents, Medical Staff, and General Surgery Teachers When Learning Surgery: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

Learning styles are biological and developmental configurations of personal characteristics that make the same teaching method effective for some and ineffective for others. Studies support a relationship between learning style and career choices in medicine, resulting in learning style patterns being observed in different residency programs, including in general surgery, from medical school to the last stages of training. The methodologies, populations, and contexts of the few studies pertinent to the matter are very different from one another, and a scoping review on this theme will enhance and organize what is already known. The goal of this study is to identify and map out data from studies on the learning styles of medical students, surgical residents, medical staff, and surgical teachers. The review will consider studies on the learning styles of medical students in a clinical cycle or internship, surgical residents with no restriction on year of residency, medical staff in general surgery, or general surgery's medical faculty. Primary studies published in English, with no specific time frame, will be considered. The search will be carried out in four databases, and reference lists will be searched for additional studies. Duplicates will be removed, and two independent reviewers will screen the titles, abstracts, and full texts of the selected studies. Data collection will be performed using a tool developed by the researchers. A results summary will be presented with figures, narratives, and tables. A quantitative and qualitative analysis will be carried out and further results will be shared. The search was funded on September 25, 2023. Data collection was performed in the two following months. Of the 213 articles found, 135 were excluded due to duplication. The remaining 78 articles will have their titles and abstracts analyzed by three of the researchers independently to select those that meet the eligibility criteria. This data is expected to be published in the first semester of 2025. Conducting a scoping review is the best way to map what is known about a subject. Understanding how students, residents, staff, and even teachers prefer to learn surgery is key to staying up to date and knowing how to best educate those pursuing a surgical career. Open Science Framework 75ku4; https://osf.io/75ku4. DERR1-10.2196/57229.

What makes medical students choose their residencies? Association between mental health of medical students and their choices of future medical specialties

Background: Excessive cognitive demands and chronic stress contribute to the occurrence of mental health problems among medical students. It may be hypothesized that the presence of such disturbances have an influence on their choices of post-graduate training programs. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the state of mental health of medical students and to assess if there is any association between the prevalence of mental health problems and their residency choices. Materials and methods: 114 medical students were surveyed in terms of their residencies' choices and their mental health with the usage of validated psychological questionnaires. Results: 74 (64,91%) of medical students needed psychiatric or psychological treatment at some stage in their lives. Intensity of risky alcohol consumption was positively correlated with the choice of surgery (p=.0000) and negatively correlated with the choice of psychiatry (p=.0000). The severity of depressive symptoms was positively correlated with emergency medicine choice (p=.0479). Anxiety symptoms, eating disorders and autism spectrum severity symptoms were not significantly correlated with the choice of any medical specialty. Conclusions: Medical students were found seriously affected by mental health problems, what to some extent seemed to impact their future career choices.