Qiao Jing, Han Wei, Li Ke, et al. Qualitative research on influencing factors for choice of secondary disciplines in eight-year medical students based on the self-determination theory[J]. Chinese journal of medical education research, 2025, 24(8): 1058-1063.
Qiao Jing, Han Wei, Li Ke, et al. Qualitative research on influencing factors for choice of secondary disciplines in eight-year medical students based on the self-determination theory[J]. Chinese journal of medical education research, 2025, 24(8): 1058-1063. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20241104-02023.
Qualitative research on influencing factors for choice of secondary disciplines in eight-year medical students based on the self-determination theory
To analyze the influencing factors for choice of secondary disciplines in eight-year medical students majoring in clinical medicine based on the self-determination theory.
Methods
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Fourteen eight-year students majoring in clinical medicine in 2018 and 2019 from an affiliated medical school of Peking University Health Science Center were selected to conduct semi-structured interviews using purposive sampling and descriptive phenomenological study methods. The thematic framework method was used to analyze the interview data and refine the theme.
Results
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Through the analysis of interview data
a total of 3 dimensions were obtained
including 6 first-level topics and 19 second-level topics: ①autonomy dimension (interest factor and value factor); ②dimension of competence (personal trait factor and subject requirement factor); and ③belonging dimension (department factor and mentor factor).
Conclusions
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The sense of autonomy based on interests and values
the sense of competence matched with personal ability and the characteristics of the discipline
and the sense of belonging brought by the atmosphere of the department and the mentor are important factors influencing the choice of secondary disciplines in eight-year medical students. Teachers and teaching managers should pay attention to the cultivation of students' interests and value guidance
early contact with secondary disciplines
provision of competency training
and promotion of good interaction between students and department tutors
so as to enhance students' sense of belonging and optimize the training model of eight-year excellent doctors.
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