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Which Motivational Behaviors Impact Success In A Clinical Anatomy Course For Entry Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students?, Philip Fabrizio, Anne M.R. Agur, Shannon L. Groff
Which Motivational Behaviors Impact Success In A Clinical Anatomy Course For Entry Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students?, Philip Fabrizio, Anne M.R. Agur, Shannon L. Groff
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Objectives: The motivational behavior of self-efficacy for learning and performance was correlated with academic success in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students taking clinical anatomy, the first foundational course in the program. Students’ motivation strategies have been reported to be important factors in academic success, however, these strategies have not been investigated in DPT students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if course grade in clinical anatomy was correlated with the motivation subscales of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ).Materials and Methods: The MSLQ was administered to 33first-year DPT students who consented to participate in the …