From external rewards to intrinsic drive: A self-determination theory analysis of paramedic motivations for postgraduate education
Educational institutions and professional development programmes should align initiatives with individual motivational profiles, emphasising autonomy-supportive environments and connecting learning opportunities to personal values and professional aspirations to optimise engagement and outcomes.
Authors
- Simpiwe Sobuwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8652-7756)
- Naseef Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2749-8397)
- Patricia McInerney
Institutions
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health SA Gesondheid
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v31i0.3198
- Primary Topic
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Durban University of Technology