Date of Award

11-25-2021

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: One of the most important psychological concepts in the field of education is academic motivation which directs the students to put all their efforts, time, and energies into much-needed tasks and show a positive attitude toward their studies. Therefore, assessing the academic motivation of nursing students is an important component in nursing education because it can contribute to positive professional growth. Based on academic motivation, institutions can make strategies that increase the retention and engagement of the students and improve their academic performance. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to an in-depth understanding of the contemporary status of motivation and the factors that affect the motivation of nurses in Pakistan.
Purpose: This study aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What is the mean academic motivation score of undergraduate nursing students in a private nursing school in Karachi? 2. What is the mean score of subtypes of academic motivation of students in undergraduate nursing programs? 3. What are the factors that influence the academic motivation of nursing students of the undergraduate program? Method: A cross-sectional study design and the quantitative research approach were used to address the research questions. Two hundred and twenty undergraduate nursing students were recruited by using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. A self- developed questionnaire was used which consists of 47 questions to calculate academic motivation.
Finding(s): The ANOVA test was applied to find out the similarities or differences among the academic year. The results of the study indicate that Extrinsic Motivation External Regulation (EMExR) is statically different from the other subscales among the study groups (p< 0.05). The year I students was more motivated and Year IV students were least motivated. From all four years, most of the students responded that teaching learning strategies are more effective which enhances their academic motivation, and demand for the studies is too heavy which hinders their motivation. Conclusion: The current research reports a descending trend of motivation and mostly students joined the nursing profession on their family wish. It shows a need for educational interventions and makes strategies that increase the engagement of the students and improve their academic performance.

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