| How do veterinary students' motivation and study practices relate to academic success? | |
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PMID: 22023982 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The aim of the present study was to explore the factors associated with veterinary students' study success. All veterinary students who began their studies at the University of Helsinki in 2005 participated in this qualitative longitudinal study (N=52). The data consisted of assignments that the students completed at the beginning of their studies and again after three years of studying. The focus was on differences in motivation and study practices as well as possible changes in these over the three-year period. The students were divided into three groups according to their study success (grade point average and study progress). These groups were compared according to group-level differences in the categorized data. The most successful students already described themselves using more positive words than other students at the beginning of their veterinary studies. In addition, they seemed more adaptive in relation to the study's demands. However, there were drops in both the most and least successful students' motivation during their studies. The findings suggest that it is possible to predict forthcoming study problems by analyzing students' study practices and their own descriptions of themselves as learners. In addition, the results show that veterinary students' high motivation cannot be taken for granted. The comparative and longitudinal perspective of the present study can be useful in the development of curricula and in student support. |
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Johanna Mikkonen; Mirja Ruohoniemi |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of veterinary medical education Volume: 38 ISSN: 0748-321X ISO Abbreviation: J Vet Med Educ Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-10-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610519 Medline TA: J Vet Med Educ Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 298-304 Citation Subset: IM |
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