Table 3 Change in motivation according to initial motivation for medical studies
Initial motivation | % Less motivated | % More motivated | % No change in motivation |
|---|---|---|---|
A better future | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Appreciation/Respect | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Good highschool grades | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Higher social status | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Influence from relatives | 100 | 0 | 0 |
No specific reason | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Sure employment | 100 | 0 | 0 |
To earn money | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Prestige | 78 | 0 | 22 |
Desire to be helpful | 65 | 12 | 24 |
Parents persuasion | 58 | 11 | 32 |
Personal interest | 55 | 2 | 43 |
Peer influence | 50 | 50 | 0 |
Relative is a doctor | 0 | 0 | 100 |