Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan

Background and aims: Procrastination is a common issue among students and is often linked to a lack of motivation. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between procrastination, motivation, and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students. Methods: In this cross-secti...

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Main Authors: Sara Derakhshanfard, Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah, Zahra Fereidouni, Somayeh Elahi, Omolbanin Delashoub, Shideh Rafati, Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi, Reza Afzalipour
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Published: Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences 2024-10-01
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author Sara Derakhshanfard
Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah
Zahra Fereidouni
Somayeh Elahi
Omolbanin Delashoub
Shideh Rafati
Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi
Reza Afzalipour
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Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah
Zahra Fereidouni
Somayeh Elahi
Omolbanin Delashoub
Shideh Rafati
Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi
Reza Afzalipour
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description Background and aims: Procrastination is a common issue among students and is often linked to a lack of motivation. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between procrastination, motivation, and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study in 2023, 258 participants were enrolled, and data were collected by online distribution of three primary questionnaires, including the Procrastination Assessment Scale for Students and Hermans’ Questionnaire Measure of Achievement Motivation, along with a customized questionnaire. The chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean score of achievement motivation among participants with academic achievement was considerably higher (P=0.006). When adjusted for confounding factors, female participants were found to have a higher likelihood of academic achievement (4-fold) than male counterparts. A significant inverse correlation was found between academic motivation and procrastination (r=−0.492, P<0.001). We also noted a significant association between interest in the field of study and achievement motivation (P=0.039). Conclusion: The study showed that academic achievement and motivation significantly influence one another, and strategies aimed at improving motivation can lead to a higher incidence of academic achievement and, thus, academic performance.
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spelling doaj-art-8184e8291f464348abe2cbd0b9c1be8a2025-08-20T02:51:27ZengShahrekord University of Medical SciencesJournal of Multidisciplinary Care2783-38522024-10-011313710.34172/jmdc.1238jmdc-1238Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in HormozganSara Derakhshanfard0Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah1Zahra Fereidouni2Somayeh Elahi3Omolbanin Delashoub4Shideh Rafati5Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi6Reza Afzalipour7Student Research Committee, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranSocial Determinants in Health Promotion Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IranBackground and aims: Procrastination is a common issue among students and is often linked to a lack of motivation. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between procrastination, motivation, and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study in 2023, 258 participants were enrolled, and data were collected by online distribution of three primary questionnaires, including the Procrastination Assessment Scale for Students and Hermans’ Questionnaire Measure of Achievement Motivation, along with a customized questionnaire. The chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean score of achievement motivation among participants with academic achievement was considerably higher (P=0.006). When adjusted for confounding factors, female participants were found to have a higher likelihood of academic achievement (4-fold) than male counterparts. A significant inverse correlation was found between academic motivation and procrastination (r=−0.492, P<0.001). We also noted a significant association between interest in the field of study and achievement motivation (P=0.039). Conclusion: The study showed that academic achievement and motivation significantly influence one another, and strategies aimed at improving motivation can lead to a higher incidence of academic achievement and, thus, academic performance.https://jmdc.skums.ac.ir/PDF/jmdc-13-3.pdfprocrastinationmotivationacademic successacademic performancenursing
spellingShingle Sara Derakhshanfard
Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah
Zahra Fereidouni
Somayeh Elahi
Omolbanin Delashoub
Shideh Rafati
Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi
Reza Afzalipour
Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
Journal of Multidisciplinary Care
procrastination
motivation
academic success
academic performance
nursing
title Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
title_full Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
title_fullStr Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
title_full_unstemmed Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
title_short Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan
title_sort potential associations among procrastination motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in hormozgan
topic procrastination
motivation
academic success
academic performance
nursing
url https://jmdc.skums.ac.ir/PDF/jmdc-13-3.pdf
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