Abstract:Objective: To evaluate Indian dental students' perception of seeking international dental higher education during COVID-19. Material and Methods: We conducted an online survey among the dental students. A self-administered questionnaire was prepared, which had information on country choice, reasons for the decision to study abroad, measures to be taken by the foreign universities because of COVID-19, the application's status, current plan, and opinions on exploring other possibilities. Results: Four hundred st… Show more
“…Although online education is rapidly evolving, variables, such as perceptions and motivations included in students' online environments, have been extensively researched for the development of theory and practice [14]. However, current research on studying abroad during the COVID-19 epidemic focused on exploring epidemic anxiety [15], field study abroad intentions [16], study abroad decision-making processes [17], global mobility [18], online course design [19], and online learning effectiveness [20]. However, few studies have considered satisfaction with online study through the lens of the situated expectation-value theory (SEVT).…”
Due to the globalization of the economy, studying abroad has been widely recognized as bringing many benefits to students. However, the closure of campuses and borders around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020, has brought about significant changes in studying abroad as learning has moved online. In the context of emergency management, a new way of studying online has arisen. Despite this change, few studies have focused on the value perception of and satisfaction with online study abroad (OSA) in the context of the pandemic or have focused on students enrolled in overseas universities. To address this gap, this study proposed six research hypotheses and a hypothesis model based on the situated expectancy-value theory. The study used the snowballing technique to survey Chinese university faculty members who had studied online at overseas universities during the pandemic. A total of 481 valid data were collected, including 214 (44.5%) male and 267 (55.5%) female respondents. The data were then confirmed to have reliability and validity, and the research model was tested. Results indicated that all of the research hypotheses were supported. More specifically, the perceived value of OSA can be positively predicted by academic and career self-efficacy. Academic and career self-efficacy can be positively predicted by OSA motivation. The perceived value of OSA is positively related to satisfaction with OSA. This shows that promoting satisfaction with OSA for international students is a feasible international education program when international mobility is not possible in particular situations.
“…Although online education is rapidly evolving, variables, such as perceptions and motivations included in students' online environments, have been extensively researched for the development of theory and practice [14]. However, current research on studying abroad during the COVID-19 epidemic focused on exploring epidemic anxiety [15], field study abroad intentions [16], study abroad decision-making processes [17], global mobility [18], online course design [19], and online learning effectiveness [20]. However, few studies have considered satisfaction with online study through the lens of the situated expectation-value theory (SEVT).…”
Due to the globalization of the economy, studying abroad has been widely recognized as bringing many benefits to students. However, the closure of campuses and borders around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020, has brought about significant changes in studying abroad as learning has moved online. In the context of emergency management, a new way of studying online has arisen. Despite this change, few studies have focused on the value perception of and satisfaction with online study abroad (OSA) in the context of the pandemic or have focused on students enrolled in overseas universities. To address this gap, this study proposed six research hypotheses and a hypothesis model based on the situated expectancy-value theory. The study used the snowballing technique to survey Chinese university faculty members who had studied online at overseas universities during the pandemic. A total of 481 valid data were collected, including 214 (44.5%) male and 267 (55.5%) female respondents. The data were then confirmed to have reliability and validity, and the research model was tested. Results indicated that all of the research hypotheses were supported. More specifically, the perceived value of OSA can be positively predicted by academic and career self-efficacy. Academic and career self-efficacy can be positively predicted by OSA motivation. The perceived value of OSA is positively related to satisfaction with OSA. This shows that promoting satisfaction with OSA for international students is a feasible international education program when international mobility is not possible in particular situations.
Introduction:
Choosing the appropriate medical specialty as a career is one of the greatest responsibilities of a medical student. This has become a greater challenge in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to find out whether the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the career perceptions of medical students and interns and to find out the factors influencing them.
Materials and Methods:
This facility-based cross-sectional study was done among medical undergraduate students and interns aged ≥18 years at a private institution. Data were collected using a semi-structured Google Form. Participants were asked to select the first, second, and third preferences of their specialties of interest before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results:
The most preferred specialty among participants after surgery and medicine was obstetrics and gynecology before and anatomy after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 158 (35.2%) participants strongly agreed/agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their career choices. This was much more significant in participants who were aged ≥23 years, those not planning to go abroad for further studies or employment, local residents, and those currently studying their final year of MBBS. As many as 257 (57.3%) participants strongly disagreed/disagreed that the current online academic training was sufficient to pursue their desired career.
Conclusion:
Measures need to be taken to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching methods. Career-related counseling services are essential for medical students in the postpandemic era.
The following core competencies are addressed in this article: Practice-based learning and improvement, Systems-based practice, and Professionalism.
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