Relationship between achievement motivation and professional identity of students majoring in applied psychology in medical colleges: chain-mediated effect of self-esteem and psychological capital
WANG Weizhou1, XIE Qi1,2, ZHANG Lulu1, HU Shuang1
1. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong Province, China; 2. China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Abstract：Objective To explore the internal mechanism of the effect of achievement motivation, self-esteem, and psychological capital on professional identity of students majoring in applied psychology in medical colleges. Methods Achievement motivation scale, self-esteem scale, positive psychological capital scale, and professional identity scale were used to investigate 390 undergraduates majoring in applied psychology in medical colleges. The PROCESS macro program was used to test the mediation effect. Results The level of professional identity of students majoring in applied psychologyin medical colleges was in the middle, and there were significant differences among different grades（P<0.05）. There were significant correlations among achievement motivation, self-esteem, psychological capital, and professional identity（P<0.01）. Achievement motivation could positively predict professional identity. Self-esteem and psychological capital had significant mediating effects on achievement motivation and professional identity. Moreover, the chain-mediated effect of self-esteem and psychological capital was significant. Conclusion Achievement motivation affects the level of professional identity of students majoring in applied psychology in medical colleges through self-esteem, psychological capital, and self-esteem and psychological capital chain.
王伟州，谢 奇，张露露，胡 霜. 医学院校应用心理学专业学生成就动机与专业认同的关系：自尊与心理资本的链式中介作用[J]. 教育生物学杂志, 2022, 10(3): 206-.
WANG Weizhou, XIE Qi, ZHANG Lulu, HU Shuang. Relationship between achievement motivation and professional identity of students majoring in applied psychology in medical colleges: chain-mediated effect of self-esteem and psychological capital. JOURNAL OF BIO-EDUCATION, 2022, 10(3): 206-.
