标题:The Relationship between Self-Directed Learning and Motive of Progress and Learning Strategies in Students of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
摘要:Background: As science is developing, the ability of students in self-directed learning becomes more
and more important. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-directed
learning and motive of progress and learning strategies in medical students.
Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 283 undergraduate students in 2016.
Sample size was determined based on guideline study and correlation coefficient between study
variables. Data were collected by Fischer self-assessment questionnaire, Hermann’s motivation for
progression, and self-learning strategies through stratified sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS
software and descriptive and analytical statistics were used.
Results: The average participants’ age was 22.85 3.97. 190 participants were males (67.2%). The mean
score of self-directed learning, learning strategies, and developmental motivation was 84.24±7.96,
75.77±11.38, and 75.42±10.40, respectively. There was a direct and significantly positive correlation
between self-esteem and developmental motivation (r=0.61) and learning strategies (r=0.60) (P<0.001).
By fitting a regression model and considering the learning strategies and the motivation for progress
as predictor variables and self-explanatory as a criterion variable (R=70%), R2
=50%, beta and alpha
coefficients indicate the significance of the relationship between the variables studied.
Conclusion: Significant motivation to progress and learning strategies are considered as two predictor
variables in self-directed learning. In this regard, promotion and management of the components
affecting self-directed learning such as motivation for progress and learning strategies are highly
significant.