Vocational Motivation Research Articles

Factors Influencing the Selection of Dentistry as a Career Among Prospective Candidates: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to analyse the impact of sociodemographic factors on dental school candidates' decision to pursue dentistry as their career of choice. Candidates shortlisted by three dental schools were invited to participate in a self-administered questionnaire study, featuring a validated instrument containing sociodemographic questions and 16 motivational items grouped into four domains: economic, professional, vocational and personal background reasons. The variations in motivational item scores across sociodemographic factors were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test (age, sex, ethnicity, having relatives in the dental profession and dentistry as the first choice) and Kruskal-Wallis test (dental school and family income). A total of 295 dental school candidates participated in the study (Universiti Teknologi MARA: 137; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: 99; MAHSA University: 59). Approximately 95% of participants identified dentistry as their primary career choice, with the vocational motivation of 'I like to help people' being the most prominent motivational factor. Dental school emerged as the critical factor significantly influencing three quarters of the motivational items. Sex, ethnicity and having relatives in the dental profession were the remaining factors significantly associated with variations in certain motivational items. Both dental school and ethnicity significantly affected four motivational domains (economic, professional, vocational and personal background). This study provides an insightful overview of the sociodemographic factors that impact career decision-making among prospective dental students. The scores for most motivational items varied among shortlisted candidates in three dental schools. The findings hold implications for policy development in dentistry by universities and public policymakers.

The Vocational Ability, Vocational Motivation and Professional Identity of Xiamen University Teachers

With the rapid development of China's higher education, the quality of teachers is becoming more and more important. On the one hand, the vocational ability of college teachers directly affects the effectiveness of higher education; On the other hand, the vocational motivation of college teachers determines the efficiency of higher education. Therefore, whether from the perspective of higher education development, reform, or university management, it is of great theoretical significance and practical value to discuss the professional ability and motivation of university teachers.A modern higher education system cannot be separated from a stable and high-quality teaching team. In order to maintain the stability of the team and continuously improve the professional quality, it is necessary to cultivate the professional identity of college teachers. Professional identity is the recognition degree of college teachers to higher education. Only teachers with strong professional identity can devote themselves to the cause of higher education. Only by systematically summarizing the current situation of professional ability, professional motivation and professional identity of college teachers can we draw the map of college teachers deeply. At the same time, on the basis of the research data, the relationship between professional ability, professional motivation and professional identity can be deeply explored to explore the path to motivate the enthusiasm of college teachers. According to the components of vocational ability, vocational motivation and professional identity, interviews was utilized to determine the educational background and academic background, teaching skills, diversified teaching ability, project management ability, educational innovation ability, communication ability with students and parents, personal ambition, working environment, salary, social identity and career prospects. Salary satisfaction, welfare security satisfaction, personal value realization, social recognition and other dimensions, to deeply explore the professional characteristics of Xiamen university teachers. Through narrative inquiry , the present status of vocational ability ,vocational motivation and occupational identity was explored, and the generation mechanism of occupational identity is sorted out. Future directions of this study was presented as to exploring on other methodology and increasing the locale and sample size.

Do nursing students' attitudes to clinical practice training affect the levels of vocational motivation?

It is extremely important for nursing students to be professionally motivated to train qualified future professional nurses. Students' vocational motivation is affected by their experiences in clinical and academic learning environments. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the vocational motivation levels of nursing students and their attitudes toward clinical practice. 292 nursing students participated in the cross-sectional, descriptive study. The Student Information Form, Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Clinical Practices Scale, Motivation Sources and Problems Scale (MSPS) were used to gather the data. The average score for students' attitudes toward clinical practice was 107.08±18.13, while the total score for MSPS stood at 3.80±0.63. A positive correlation was identified between the attitude toward clinical practice and vocational motivation levels (r = 0.367; p < 0.001). There were positive correlations between the intrinsic motivation (r = 0.572; p < 0.001) and extrinsic motivation (r = 0.58; p < 0.001), and negative correlations were observed between the negative motivation (r=-0.324; p < 0.001) and the attitude toward clinical practice scale. There were positive correlations between belief and expectation (r = 0.492; p < 0.001) and positive approach (r = 0.532; p < 0.001) with the MSPS. In the multiple regression analysis, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, satisfaction with studying nursing, and participation in vocational courses were determined as effective predictors of attitudes towards clinical practice and explained 60.4% of the variance. The study concluded that nursing students' attitudes toward clinical practices affect vocational motivation. Clinical learning environments should be arranged in a way to increase the motivation level of students towards professional learning.

A Research on Vocational Motivation Factors of Academicians in Distance Education

Covid-19 pandemisinin tüm dünyayı etkisi altına almasıyla beraber Dünya Sağlık Örgütü çeşitli kısıtlarlar uygulamaya başlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda alınan önlemler üniversiteleri de etkilemiş örgün eğitimden uzaktan eğitime zorunlu olarak geçiş yapılmıştır. Bununla beraber pek çok eğitim kurumunun uzaktan eğitime geçiş süreci plansız ve hızlı bir şekilde gerçekleşmiştir. Dolayısıyla uzaktan eğitime hazırlıksız olan akademisyenlerin motive olmaları oldukça önemli ve gerekli bir hale dönüşmüştür. Bu çalışmada, akademisyenlerin uzaktan eğitimde mesleki motivasyonuna etki eden unsurlar tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan mülakat tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesi yöntemiyle seçilmiş olup bir devlet üniversitesinde görev yapan otuz dört akademisyen oluşturmaktadır. Yapılan mülakatlar neticesinde akademisyenlerin uzaktan eğitimde mesleki motivasyonuna etki eden toplam altı faktör tespit edilmiştir. Bu faktörler; mesleki faktörler, öğrenci faktörü, bireysel faktörler, teknolojik altyapı ve iletişim, yeni eğitim modellerinin geliştirilmesi ve yönetsel politikalar olarak belirlenmiştir. Akademisyenlerin uzaktan eğitimde mesleki motivasyonu en yüksek frekansla etkileyen unsurların çoğunlukla öğrenciyle ilgili unsurlar olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Aynı zamanda yönetsel politikalar, öğrenci ve teknolojik altyapı ve iletişim ile ilgili unsurlarının uzaktan eğitimde mesleki motivasyonu hem arttıran ve hem de azaltan faktörlerde olması dikkat çekmektedir. Araştırma sonucunda, devlet ve vakıf üniversitelerinde görev yapan akademisyenlerin uzaktan eğitimde mesleki motivasyon faktörlerinin karşılaştırmasına yönelik çalışmaların yapılması gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Empirical Study of Exporting a University Curriculum

Amidst unethical behavior scandals surrounding admissions and profit strategies of Western universities, stakeholders must wonder if exporting an American curriculum into developing nations will result in effective domestic student learning. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic interjected an additional unexpected constraint for higher education stakeholders, particularly for practitioners who were forced to move complex lab-based information system (IS) programming courses online for students in developing nations. The research question examined in this study was, would learning be effective in an American-African university partnership involving IS bachelor degree courses taught online to undergraduate African students during the pandemic? Hypotheses were developed from the peer-reviewed scholarly literature and tested using inferential statistics. Three pedagogy factors—design content, active engagement, and vocational motivation—along with demographic and experimental control factors were regressed on student learning using parametric statistical techniques.

An Analysis of the Relationship Between Professional Autonomy and Professional Motivation of Teachers

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between teachers' professional autonomy and motivation levels. The sample of this research, which was conducted using correlational survey design, consists of 282 teachers working across Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year who were sampled by the disproportionate cluster sampling method. “Teacher Autonomy Scale'' and “Teacher Vocational Motivation Scale” were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient and Regression Analysis were used. The results of the research yielded that teachers' professional autonomy and motivation levels are high. It is found that teachers exhibited autonomy in the sub-dimensions of teaching autonomy, curriculum autonomy, professional development and professional communication autonomy, respectively. It has been revealed that teachers consider the physical facilities of the school, intramural and extramural factors, and the aspects of professional development and prestige as the factors affecting motivation. In terms of variables, significant differences were found in the professional autonomy and motivation levels of teachers according to gender, field, graduation and seniority. Finally, moderate positive and significant relationships were identified between the professional motivation of teachers and their autonomy, and the predictive relationships between these variables are also examined. In line with these results, it has been found that all sub-dimensions of teacher autonomy (teaching, curriculum, professional development, and professional communication autonomy) are significant predictors of physical facilities which is one of the teacher motivation sub-dimensions. Therefore, it can be stated that when teachers who can act autonomously both in educational practices and in professional development and communication fields are provided with qualified physical opportunities, their motivation levels increase, too. In order to increase teacher motivation, it is recommended to support teachers' autonomous behaviors in the educational process and their autonomy in the fields of professional development and communication.

Effect of Academic Self-Sufficiency on Vocational Motivation Levels of Nursing Students

Aim: Self-sufficiency is the self-perception of the individual. This perception can be coping with various situations and accomplishing an activity. Motivation is one of the most important factors affecting human behavior. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of academic self-sufficiency of student nurses on vocational motivation levels.&#x0D; Material and Method: The study was designed as cross-sectional study. Academic self-efficacy scale, motivation resources and problems scale and sociodemographic scale were applied to participants. The data was analyzed with SPSS.&#x0D; Results: 289 people participated in our study. Mean of age was (20.54±2.21 years). The mean of academic self-efficacy was 16.27±3.47. Motivation resources and scale of problems mean was 3.56±0.54. The correlation coefficient between the two scales was r:-0.244. &#x0D; Conclusion: The self-sufficiency score of participants academic was moderate. The academic self-efficacy of nursing students needs to be increased. For this, it is recommended to encourage participation in scientific and social activities. Vocational motivation should be determined especially in the senior students.

Nursing Students’ Professional Motivation During The Covid-19 Process

Araştırma hemşirelik alanında eğitim alan öğrencilerin mesleki güdülenme düzeylerinin ve mesleki güdülenme profillerinin tespit edilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi İstanbul ilindeki iki vakıf yükseköğretim kurumundaki 361 öğrencidir. Öğrencilerin mesleki güdülenme profillerinin belirlenmesi için K-ortalamalar analizi kullanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda öğrencilerin yüksek düzeyde içsel ve dışsal güdülenmeye sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Bunun yanında öğrencilerin olumsuz güdülenme düzeyleri düşük seviyededir. Öğrencilerin mesleki güdülenmeleri açısından üç farklı profile sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda öğrencilerin büyük bir kısmının olumlu mesleki güdülenme profiline sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin çok küçük bir kısmı düşük mesleki güdülenme düzeyine ait profilde yer almıştır. Son olarak olumsuz güdülenme düzeyi içsel ve dışsal güdülenmeleri ile olumsuz ve düşük düzeyde ilişkilidir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgular öğrencilerin gelecek planlamaları açısından ve mesleki eğitimin geliştirilmesi açısından önemlidir.

ЗАКОНОДАТЕЛЬНЫЕ ОСНОВЫ ПРОФОРИЕНТАЦИОННОЙ РАБОТЫ ВУЗОВ С ИНВАЛИДАМИ И ЛИЦАМИ С ОВЗ

The article deals with the normative-legal acts of the federal level, regulating the vocational guidance work of higher educational institutions with the disabled and persons with disabilities. The forms of the vocational guidance process, established by the legislator and used in practice, such as profinformation, creative rehabilitation, vocational counseling, vocational education, vocational diagnostics, vocational motivation, vocational probation, are systematized and characterized. The importance of complex application of possible forms is underlined. The legislative bases of vocational guidance work with disabled people at the regional level, by the example of the Irkutsk region in the state and university aspect, are considered

The Level of Family Climate and Its Relationship to Vocational Motivation Among a Sample of Female Teachers

The current study aimed to identify the level of family climate and its relationship to Vocational motivation among a sample of female teachers in the Kasbah schools in Karak Governorate / Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (150) female teachers, and their ages ranged from (20-50) years. The family climate scale and the Vocational motivation scale were used, and the results of the study found an average level of family climate and Vocational motivation for female teachers, and a positive relationship between family climate and professional motivation. Based on the results of the study, some recommendations were made, including: Paying attention to the forms of family climate and Vocational motivation among female teachers, and developing them through counseling programs. Keywords: family climate, Vocational motivation, school teachers in Karak governorate DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-19-13 Publication date: June 30 th 2022

Predicting Student-Teachers Dropout Risk and Early Identification: A Four-Step Logistic Regression Approach

Student-teachers&#x2019; dropout is a complicated and serious issue in the learning process, with its attendant negative implications on students, academic institutions, economic resources, and society. This study investigated the composite and relative impact of personal (student), academic and socioeconomic predictive variables on student-teacher dropout. The study improves the early identification of at-risk student-teachers by developing a model that optimizes predictability. We used questionnaires and adopted a four-step logistic regression procedure on a sample of 1723 student-teachers in public teachers training colleges (TTCs) of a least-developed country (LDC). The study confirmed twin academic performance and aspirations factors as the highest predictors of student-teacher attrition. Academic reasons for choosing TTC were significant, as vocational motivation and goals established by student-teachers early in their education help prevent dropout. Contrary to expectations, student-teachers&#x2019; cultural values, parents&#x2019; level of education, and cost of financing education had no significant impact on dropout decisions. This is most likely due to the Government&#x2019;s financial support for student-teachers in LDCs and the widespread belief that higher education can improve one&#x2019;s social and economic status. The findings indicate that early identification and dropout prevention efforts should integrate various support services to foster a healthy learning and retention environment.

Practicing Anthropology In The Post-Covid World: How To Get Hired And Where To Look

Abstract Whether teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, we recognize anthropology is a discovery major. Students find their way into a class and something thrilling happens; they get hooked and claim anthropology as their major or advanced degree. What is it that lures students into anthropology? It is the process of understanding culture and power or being able to “make a difference” and contribute towards positive change in an organization or a community. This drive to make a difference for those we work with drew us in as academics and practitioners and kept us engaged in the discipline. It was this vocational motivation that inspired Susan to invite Victoria, Jennifer, and John to speak to her undergraduate Applied Anthropology class regarding our experiences as practitioners. She posed the questions: “What can you do with a degree in anthropology?” and “How do you go about getting those positions rather than becoming a professor?” There may be many jobs in one’s career journey as we see it; how do you get started, stay encouraged, “upgrade” your skills, and creatively adapt over time? This paper is a product of the discussion started in that class and hopefully adds to the larger conversation currently taking place in the field.

Professional education in the context of increased demand in the labor market

The issue of the shortage of qualifi ed workers is of relevant importance in the Russian labor market. The modern labor market in the Russian Federation is in dire need of workforce. The market economy places high demands on the quality of the workforce, its professionalism, educational and qualification level. In conditions of fierce competition in the labor market for specialists, jobs at manufacturing enterprises are often unoccupied for various reasons. On the one hand, companies offering vacancies for blue-collar workers cannot find employees with sufficient qualifi cations. On the other hand, people who have received a vocational profession cannot ensure the fulfi llment of important production orders at the proper level, due to the lack of the necessary qualifications. Thirdly, young people prefer to work anywhere, but not in the field they studied. The article is devoted to the key issues of training specialists at the present stage. Research methods include a comprehensive analysis of statistical data and articles on resolving the problem of the workforce shortage, ways to solve the problem of the provision of proper qualification level in vocational specialties, increasing the prestige of vocational professions and motivating young people to work in the field of industrial production. As a result of the analysis carried out in the article, the author concludes that a positive change in this direction can be achieved only under the condition of an integrated approach to the problem and involvement of all interested parties in its solution. Meanwhile, the main emphasis should be placed on early vocational guidance, motivation and incentivization of young people and students, and increasing the prestige of vocational occupations.

Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Öz Yeterlilikleri ile Mesleki Güdülenmeleri Arasındaki İlişki

INTRODUCTION: The study was conducted to determine the relationship between nursing students’ selfefficacy levels and their vocational motivation. METHODS: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted online at a public university in the 2019-2020 academic year, with 406 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Scale of Motivation Sources and Problems. Descriptive statistics, independent groups t test, One way ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression tests were used in the analysis of the data. RESULTS: It was determined that 255 (62.8%) female students participated in the study including 123 (30.3%) 2nd grade students and the mean age of the study population was 20.38±1.83 years. Students’ self-efficacy, and professional motivation mean scores were determined as 60.49±10.15, and 84.93±11.94, respectively. A highly significant positive correlation was found between the total score averages of the self-efficacy, and motivation scales and the intrinsic motivation subdimension. While gender did not affect self-efficacy and professional motivation, the total scores of self-efficacy and motivation and negative motivation subdimension scores of senior students were found to be high (p&lt;0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Nursing students’ self-efficacy mean scores were found to be at a medium level and their motivation mean scores were relatively higher. It was found that nursing students with a high level of self-efficacy have higher levels of motivation. It was determined that self-efficacy and motivation levels of fourth-grade students’ were higher than other grades.

A Grounded Theory Approach on Correctional Officers' Adaptation Process of Job Stress

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the adaptation process of correctional officers’ job stress. Methods: Participants collected were fourteen officers who had experienced the adaptation process of job stress. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews until the point of theoretical saturation from May to August, 2017. Transcribed interview contents were analyzed using Corbin and Strauss’ grounded theory method. Results: A total of 98 concepts, 27 subcategories, and 10 categories were identified through the open coding. As a result of axial coding based on the paradigm model, the job stress adaptation process centering phenomenon of correctional officers was revealed as ‘repeat-mark hardening’, and the core category was extracted as ‘endurance in hardening’ consisting of a three-step process: enduring, understanding prisoner management procedures, and rebuilding. The rebuilding was considered as the key phase to escape the repeat-mark hardening and the participants utilized various strategies such as finding fun elsewhere, restoring confidence, accepting values of the prison officer in this phase. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the adaptation process of correctional officers’ job stress can be a process that endurance the hardening. Therefore, it is necessary to develop systematic practical education and vocational motivation programs.

НАВЧАЛЬНО-ПРОФЕСІЙНА МОТИВАЦІЯ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ ХАРЧОВИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ЯК ЧИННИК ГОТОВНОСТІ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ

The article explores the problem of the relationship between the educational motivation of future food professionals and their willingness to perform their professional duties qualitatively. In the course of the research, the approaches in determining modern vocational motivation, existing in modern literature, were summarized, difficulties were identified on the basis of the questionnaire, as well as the conditions and main directions of pedagogical support for the development of motivation of the students of vocational education.It is revealed that a modern graduate of a vocational education institution should not only possess special knowledge, skills and competences, but also be motivated, feel the need for achievement and success in training and in the workplace, be aware of its demand in the labor market. For this purpose it is important to constantly instill in the students an interest for learning, independent acquisition of professional knowledge and skills, continuous self-education in the specialty.It is determined that vocational motivation is the action of specific motivations that determine the choice of profession and the long-term fulfillment of the duties associated with the profession. It is formed under the influence of external factors of environmental reality (an educational and professional environment) and career guidance.The conducted research confirms that the state of expression of educational and professional motivation of future food technologists depends on how students adequately evaluate, correlate their educational activities with real opportunities and level of aspirations, as well as on the external influence of educational and professional environment.

TV Yemek Programlarının Gastronomi Eğitimine Yansımaları

TV cooking programs are an important source of rating for television channels. These programmes attract so many viewers from the different segments of the community. Both the Turkish cuisine and the world cuisine applications carried out in these programs. In addition to having a fun time for the audience, the TV cooking programs provide an educational environment in which the technical and practical advice on the preparation, cooking, presentation of the food or drink can be learned. The aim of this issue is to evaluate the educational effects of cooking TV programmes on the students of cookery and gastronomy and culinary arts. The research data gained by questionnaire method from 293 students of cookery and gastronomy and culinary arts. Statistical analyzing methods were used in order to measure the differences of the groups. The findings of the research showed that TV cooking programmes support the students on gastronomy education and vocational motivation more than vocational ethics.

RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS’ STEREOTYPES ABOUT LAWYER’S IMAGE: THE GENDER APPROACH

Purpose: to study the stereotypical image of a lawyer formed by first year law students as a prerequisite for professional development of personality and factors influencing this process. Methods: questionnaire (a specially designed questionnaire was used as a tool, which included questions selected by the authors of the methodology based on the analysis of studies in the field of legal psychology, and which determine the key characteristics (personal qualities) of the lawyer); factor and variance analysis. Results: it is shown that as a form of individual consciousness of high school graduates’ stereotypes fulfill a social-regulating function, act as an important component of the system of factors influencing the formation of goals for determining the direction of further vocational education and motivation for admission to the relevant institution of higher education. Average rank values, variance, and standard deviations of the mean distribution were calculated for each matrix. The hypothesis of the study was confirmed, which is that the system of characteristics of a specialist in the field of justice, which is formed from students of the first year of law school, depends on the gender of the student. It is substantiated that the primary images-stereotypes of the lawyer formed by the first-year students have clearly expressed gender characteristics that should be taken into account in the further purposeful formation of the image of the lawyer-professional. It was found out that it is worthwhile to avoid negative gender stereotypes, evaluative judgements in the process of evaluating students, focus one’s attention at complementary roles of men and women in life and social situations, equal opportunities for personality and professional development and promotion. It was concluded that educational process in a modern legal educational body should take place considering gender peculiarities of the youth; it can ensure innovative nature and personality orientation as a condition for teaching a well-qualified specialist and a development of a creative and harmonious personality. Discussion: the results of the analysis of the influence of the factors identified in the study on the formation of first-year law students stereotypes of the lawyer is an important condition for specifying pedagogical measures to develop the professional orientation of future lawyers.

Personality and Vocational Motivation: A Study among Catholic Seminarians in Italy Employing the Big Five and the NIRO

This paper tests the hypothesis that vocational motivation (as assessed by religious orientation theory) among Catholic seminarians is significantly correlated with their personality profile (as assessed by the Big Five Factor model). Data provided by 170 seminarians in Italy who completed the New Indices of Religious Orientation and the Big Five Questionnaire demonstrated that: the intrinsic orientation is high among seminarians and positively correlated with conscientiousness; the extrinsic motivation is low among seminarians and negatively correlated with emotional stability; and that the quest orientation is quite high among seminarians, positively correlated with openness and negatively correlated with conscientiousness and friendliness. Attention is given to the distinctive strengths and weaknesses of the quest orientation within the context of formation for priesthood.

Examination of Vocational Motivations of Physical Education and Sports Teachers in Terms of Some Variances

The aim of this study is to examine the professional motivations of Physical Education and Sports Teachers. The study group included totally (n=300) 93 female and 207 male physical education and sports teachers working in; Erzurum (n=30), Yozgat (n=22), Kayseri (n=30), Nevsehir (n=56), Aksaray (n=22), Ankara (n=52), Istanbul (n=44) and Kirsehir (n=40) provinces. The research was made in 2017&amp;ndash;2018 academic year. As a data collection tool &amp;ldquo;Vocational Motivation Scale&amp;rdquo;, which consists of 24 items, was developed by Ural (1996). SPSS 22.0 package program was used for statistical analysis of the acquired data and results were evaluated at p&amp;lt;0.05 meaningfulness level. As a result of the research, it was determined that there was a meaningful difference in physical motivation of physical education teachers according to age and seniority, and it was determined that there was a significant difference when their vocational motivations were determined by gender.