Naslov
Motivation for studying and gender issue

Autori
Vidaček-Hainš, Violeta ; Divjak, Blaženka ; Ostroški, Mirela

Izvornik
DAAAM international scientific book ... (1726-9687) 8 (2009); 197-208

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
motivation; motivation style; gender; factor analyses

Sažetak
The primary goal of this research was to examine the motivation for studying and reasons for choosing the higher education institution providing curricula in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Entrepreneurship in Croatia. Second goal of this research was to test the gender differences in factor structure of motives for choosing certain type of studding. Results show that the social factors, possibilities of employment, quality of curricula and general advantage of the profession development were crucial for selecting this particular Faculty. A similar motivation structure was identified with both male and female students. The goal oriented motivation style is dominant with students of both genders ; learning and relationship oriented styles are less represented. The results can be used to adjust courses and teaching methods to individual students’ needs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Matematika, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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