Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study
<b>Background:</b> Educational requirements in healthcare are constantly evolving, and understanding nurses’ motivations toward continuing education is critical to designing nursing programs, developing workforce strategies, and ensuring better healthcare outcomes. <b>Objectives<...
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| author | Ivana Sušilović Marija Ljubičić Tatjana Matijaš Ivana Bokan Mario Marendić |
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| description | <b>Background:</b> Educational requirements in healthcare are constantly evolving, and understanding nurses’ motivations toward continuing education is critical to designing nursing programs, developing workforce strategies, and ensuring better healthcare outcomes. <b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to examine the relationships among nurses’ personal factors, motivations, and attitudes toward further education. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 526 employed nurses. Based on their intention to enroll in studies, the nurses were divided into two groups: those who intended to enroll (n = 276) and those who did not intend to enroll (n = 250). We used the Work Preferences Inventory and the Attitudes and Educational Intentions Scale to assess motivations and attitudes toward further education. The multivariate analysis included linear and logistic regression to assess associations between variables. <b>Results:</b> Nurses who intended to enroll in nursing studies had higher intrinsic motivation than nurses who did not. Strong negative associations were found between job challenges and older age (β = −0.68), while length of service was positively correlated (β = 0.46). A lower level of education had a negative effect on overall work motivation (β = −0.15) and attitudes toward future education (β = −0.09). Nurses with higher intrinsic challenge motivation (OR = 1.07) and a positive attitude toward further education (OR = 1.17) were more likely to study nursing. <b>Conclusions:</b> Intrinsic motivation, experience, and a positive attitude toward career advancement influence nurses’ intentions to continue their education. To further motivate nurses, it is crucial to improve working conditions, offer advancement opportunities, and foster a culture that values their contributions and growth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-69ea59133c79489a84be4470a55e308f2025-08-20T03:27:32ZengMDPI AGNursing Reports2039-439X2039-44032025-05-0115619010.3390/nursrep15060190Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive StudyIvana Sušilović0Marija Ljubičić1Tatjana Matijaš2Ivana Bokan3Mario Marendić4Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, CroatiaDepartment of Health Studies, University of Zadar, 23000 Zadar, CroatiaUniversity Department of Health Studies, University of Split, 21000 Split, CroatiaUniversity Department of Health Studies, University of Split, 21000 Split, CroatiaUniversity Department of Health Studies, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia<b>Background:</b> Educational requirements in healthcare are constantly evolving, and understanding nurses’ motivations toward continuing education is critical to designing nursing programs, developing workforce strategies, and ensuring better healthcare outcomes. <b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to examine the relationships among nurses’ personal factors, motivations, and attitudes toward further education. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 526 employed nurses. Based on their intention to enroll in studies, the nurses were divided into two groups: those who intended to enroll (n = 276) and those who did not intend to enroll (n = 250). We used the Work Preferences Inventory and the Attitudes and Educational Intentions Scale to assess motivations and attitudes toward further education. The multivariate analysis included linear and logistic regression to assess associations between variables. <b>Results:</b> Nurses who intended to enroll in nursing studies had higher intrinsic motivation than nurses who did not. Strong negative associations were found between job challenges and older age (β = −0.68), while length of service was positively correlated (β = 0.46). A lower level of education had a negative effect on overall work motivation (β = −0.15) and attitudes toward future education (β = −0.09). Nurses with higher intrinsic challenge motivation (OR = 1.07) and a positive attitude toward further education (OR = 1.17) were more likely to study nursing. <b>Conclusions:</b> Intrinsic motivation, experience, and a positive attitude toward career advancement influence nurses’ intentions to continue their education. To further motivate nurses, it is crucial to improve working conditions, offer advancement opportunities, and foster a culture that values their contributions and growth.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/6/190nursingnursing educationmotivationnursing studentprofessional developmentacademic success |
| spellingShingle | Ivana Sušilović Marija Ljubičić Tatjana Matijaš Ivana Bokan Mario Marendić Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study Nursing Reports nursing nursing education motivation nursing student professional development academic success |
| title | Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study |
| title_full | Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study |
| title_fullStr | Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study |
| title_short | Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study |
| title_sort | motivations and attitudes toward further education a cross sectional descriptive predictive study |
| topic | nursing nursing education motivation nursing student professional development academic success |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/6/190 |
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