Motivation as an independent and a dependent variable in medical education: A review of the literature

A. Kusurkar, Rashmi; ten Cate, Olle; V. Van Asperen, Marianne; Croiset, Gerda

doi:10.3109/0142159x.2011.558539

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Motivation as an independent and a dependent variable in medical education: A review of the literature

Published in Medical Teacher • Apr 25, 2011

Authors:

Rashmi A. Kusurkar

Olle ten Cate

Marianne V. Van Asperen

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Motivation in learning behaviour and education is well-researched in general education, but less in medical education. AIM: To answer two research questions, 'How has the literature studied motivation as either an independent or dependent variable? How is motivation useful in predicting ...

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Competence (human resources)

Self-determination theory

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