“A STUDY OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION TOWARD CAREER ENGAGEMENT AMONG FUTURE PHYSICIANS”
Abstract
This scientific article presents a comprehensive analysis of the psychological characteristics of motivation toward professional activity among future physicians based on contemporary scientific approaches. The study examines the mechanisms of professional motivation development, the interaction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, processes of professional identity formation, and the impact of the medical education environment on students’ personal development.
In addition, motivational determinants of medical students’ professional engagement are analyzed through the theoretical frameworks of A. Maslow, D. McClelland, E. Deci, and R. Ryan. Based on international scientific literature, the study highlights key factors influencing the development of professional motivation in medical students, including emotional stability, empathy, communicative competence, stress resilience, and professional values.
The findings indicate that students with a predominance of intrinsic motivation demonstrate higher levels of academic engagement, clinical reasoning, independent decision-making, and professional development. Furthermore, the negative effects of academic stress, psycho-emotional strain, and professional burnout on motivational decline are scientifically discussed.
Based on recommendations from the World Health Organization and international medical education practices, effective psychological and pedagogical mechanisms for enhancing professional motivation among future physicians are proposed. The results of this study have both theoretical and practical significance for medical psychology and the improvement of professional education systems.
Keywords
professional motivation, future physician, medical psychology, professional identity, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, empathy, emotional stability, stress resilience, communicative competence, professional development.
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