Professional motivation features of students with different levels of academic success
https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2022-5-5-64-75
Abstract
The article is devoted to studying the features of professional readiness and motivation of students with different levels of academic success. The novelty of the research lies in the expansion, concretization, and refinement of scientific theories about the professional motivation features of students with different levels of academic success in the conditions of the modern educational space transformation in the university. The resources and risks of motivating students with various degrees of academic success are systematically presented. The Introduction justifies the relevance of this study. The theoretical basis of the study is indicated. The statement part of the study is shown: the purpose, objectives, subject, and object of research. The Methods section presents the characteristics of the sample and describes the research methods. The study methodology also presented: K. Zamfir’s Motivation of Professional Activity Method modified by A. A. Rean; The Occupational Preparedness Test by A. P. Chernyavskaya; The Study of the Status of Professional Identity Method by A. A. Azbel; The author’s questionnaire aimed at identifying a subjective assessment of academic success and satisfaction with the choice of a vocational training profile. The Results section presents the data obtained during the application of the selected techniques and their description. A comparative analysis of professional statuses, motivation for professional activity and readiness in different sample groups was carried out. In the Discussion section, the ideas of Russian and foreign researchers about the correlation of professional motivation with other factors of students’ professional sphere are considered. Various views on professional readiness and identity are considered. The Conclusion section outlines the main interpretations of the data obtained. These interpretations are shown in the form of conclusions. It is established that the internal professional motivation of students is a source of professional self-development. It guides them into the future, providing productive goal-setting, activity and perseverance in achieving their goals.
About the Authors
S. V. MuzhichenkoRussian Federation
3rd year master's student
I. V. Abakumova
Russian Federation
Dr. Sci. (Psychology), Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education, Head of the Department of General and Consultative Psychology
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For citations:
Muzhichenko S.V., Abakumova I.V. Professional motivation features of students with different levels of academic success. Innovative science: psychology, pedagogy, defectology. 2022;5(5):64-75. https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2022-5-5-64-75