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Acta stomatologica Croatica : International journal of oral sciences and dental medicine, Vol. 50 No. 3, 2016.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.15644/asc50/3/2

Motivation and Career Perceptions of Dental Students at the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia

Mihaela Kobale ; Students of the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Marija Klaić ; Students of the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Gabriela Bavrka ; Students of the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Marin Vodanović orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-1935-8657 ; Department of Dental Anthropology, School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia; Dental Clinic of the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

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Abstract

Purpose: Health care studies are usually considered to be complex, demanding and time consuming. The right motivation toward choosing a career in the health field is of utmost importance for the successful
completion of studies. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the factors motivating students at the School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia and, also, to examine their career perceptions. Material and Methods: Based on specific questions from available literature, a questionnaire was designed and a total of 270 questionnaires were distributed to the first year students during 2013, 2014 and 2015. Results: A total of 206 students responded, for a response rate of 76.3%. 26.9% of students enrolled in dental studies because it was their first career choice; 16.4% of them believed that it is easy to find a regular job in dentistry. 9.9% of students thought that salaries are high in the field of dental medicine. 45.4% of the first year students were interested in a career in private practice after graduation. These results provide interesting clues to motivation and give additional insights into the expectations of students regarding their studies and profession. Conclussion: The obtained data can be used for the further improvements in the quality of dental study curricula and teaching process.

Keywords

Students, Dental; Career Choice; Motivation; Social Perception; School of Dental Medicine; Croatia

Hrčak ID:

166386

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/166386

Publication date:

23.9.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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