Pharmacy students' motivations, satisfaction, and future career plans: A cross-sectional study exploring gender
Nadine N Abdelhadi1, Ayat Al-Meanazel2, Lidia Kamal Al-Halaseh3
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Aqaba University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan.
Plos One
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Gender influences pharmacy students' motivations for entering the profession and their career aspirations. While both genders view pharmacy as prestigious and well-paid, specific drivers and future plans differ significantly, highlighting the need for tailored career guidance.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Gender studies in healthcare
- Career development in STEM
Background:
- The pharmacy profession is dynamic, with evolving student perspectives.
- Gender may impact pharmacy students' academic experiences and career outlooks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate pharmacy students' motivations for pursuing pharmacy.
- To assess student satisfaction with academic programs.
- To explore post-graduation plans and perceptions of the pharmacy profession, analyzing gender-based differences.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study utilizing a validated online questionnaire.
- Data collected from 918 pharmacy students across twelve universities.
- Analysis included Chi-Squared tests to identify significant gender-based variations.
Main Results:
- Family encouragement was a primary motivator for most students.
- Significant gender differences were observed in motivations such as high school grades, science aptitude, patient interaction, professional status, family business involvement, and job opportunities.
- Both male and female students perceived pharmacy as a prestigious and well-compensated career.
Conclusions:
- Females showed higher motivation related to academic achievement, scientific aptitude, patient care, and professional standing.
- Pharmacy students generally expressed satisfaction with their academic programs.
- Divergent career aspirations exist between male and female pharmacy graduates, underscoring the need for targeted career planning education.
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