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1Kuwait University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jabriya, Kuwait.
Fulfilling student pharmacists' basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness is crucial for intrinsic motivation and academic engagement. Addressing barriers like limited control and isolation enhances motivation and academic success in pharmacy education.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Educational Psychology
- Student Motivation
Background:
- Student pharmacists' psychological needs significantly impact their academic journey.
- Understanding factors influencing motivation is key to improving pharmacy education.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine student pharmacists' experiences with autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
- Explore factors affecting academic motivation and career intentions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured interviews with 17 student pharmacists at Kuwait University.
- Utilized thematic analysis on transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Satisfied psychological needs boosted intrinsic motivation and engagement; frustration led to extrinsic motivation and burnout.
- Barriers included limited academic control, practical training, and isolation.
- Supportive peer relationships, mentorship, and clinical practice opportunities were key motivators.
Conclusions:
- Fulfilling autonomy, competence, and relatedness is essential for intrinsic motivation and engagement in pharmacy students.
- Addressing barriers like limited autonomy, training, and isolation can reduce burnout and improve academic success.
- Creating supportive, student-centered learning environments is vital for pharmacy education.
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