Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (10): 942-946.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20220319-00344

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Development and reliability and validity analysis of online learning motivation scale for medical students

Guo Haichen1, Yang Maoling2, Gao Rui3, Li Qinglin3, Zhang Shue3, Yuan Jia3, Wang Yanping3, Li Shuhui3, Wang Guanjun3, Zhang Zhong3, Yang Libin4   

  1. 1Outpatient Department Office, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China;
    2Ministry of Maternal and Child Health Management, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China;
    3Department of Medical Education Management, School of Health Management, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
    4College of International Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
  • Received:2022-03-19 Online:2022-10-01 Published:2022-09-29
  • Contact: Yang Libin, Email: yanglib@126.com

Abstract: Objective The online learning motivation scale for medical students was developed and its reliability and validity were tested. Methods From June 6 to 14, 2021, a panel discussion method was used to determine the scale of the medical students' motivation for online learning scale. A total of 1 082 medical students enrolled in Harbin Medical University and Jiamusi University were selected by whole-group sampling and stratified sampling to conduct the general situation questionnaire and the medical students' motivation for online learning scale. The reliability and validity of the medical students' online learning motivation scale were analyzed. Results The online learning motivation scale for medical students contains 6 dimensions of external influence, career development, freedom from routine, social service, competence pursuit, and interest in knowledge, with 27 entries. Validation factor analysis showed that the ratio of χ2 and degrees of freedom (χ2/DF) was 4.99, the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was 0.06, the goodness of fit index (GFI) was 0.90, the comparative fit quality index (CFI) was 0.95, the normative fit index (NFI) was 0.93, value-added fit index (IFI) was 0.95, non-standard fit index (TLI) was 0.94, and the cronbach coefficient of the scale was 0.95. Conclusions The online learning motivation scale for medical students has good reliability and validity and can be used as a reliable instrument to measure medical students' online learning motivation.

Key words: Students, medical, Online learning motivation scale, Reliability, Validity

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