Strength of academic motivation among medical students in the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse (Tunisia)
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Abstract
Introduction: Motivation is an important component of learning. It remains a complex phenomenon to explore, largely influenced by multiple
external and internal factors. It is important to measure the strength of student motivation in a long training course such as medical studies and
its influencing factors.
Aim: to measure strength of motivation among medical students the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse (FMS).
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among medical students enrolled at the FMS during the 2021/2022 academic year for 3
months using a questionnaire based on a validated scale: Strength of Motivation for Medical School-Revised (SMMS-R).
Results: A total of 185 students participated in the study. The mean age was 20.97 ± 1.8 years. The sex ratio was 0.34. The SMMS-R score
was 55[47-63]. This score was higher international students (p=0.029), students who chose medical studies before passing the baccalaureate
(p<10-3) and students satisfied with their choice of medical studies (p<10-3).
Conclusion: Our results revealed a strong association between students` satisfaction and motivation. Thus, the learning environment, governed
mainly by institutional rules, educational activities and evaluative practices, greatly influences satisfaction and therefore motivation of medical
students.
external and internal factors. It is important to measure the strength of student motivation in a long training course such as medical studies and
its influencing factors.
Aim: to measure strength of motivation among medical students the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse (FMS).
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among medical students enrolled at the FMS during the 2021/2022 academic year for 3
months using a questionnaire based on a validated scale: Strength of Motivation for Medical School-Revised (SMMS-R).
Results: A total of 185 students participated in the study. The mean age was 20.97 ± 1.8 years. The sex ratio was 0.34. The SMMS-R score
was 55[47-63]. This score was higher international students (p=0.029), students who chose medical studies before passing the baccalaureate
(p<10-3) and students satisfied with their choice of medical studies (p<10-3).
Conclusion: Our results revealed a strong association between students` satisfaction and motivation. Thus, the learning environment, governed
mainly by institutional rules, educational activities and evaluative practices, greatly influences satisfaction and therefore motivation of medical
students.