2017 Volume 32 Issue 2 Pages 261-265
[Purpose] To investigate the influence of the degree of self-determination on exam results and willingness to learn in the motivation of students aiming to become physical therapists. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 30 healthy adults, average age: 19.1 ± 2.5 years. Degree of self-determination in aiming to become a physical therapist and values of aspects of willingness to learn were assessed using a paper questionnaire. [Results] Significant positive correlations were found between intrinsic motivation and interest, personal attainment values, and exam results, as well as between identification regulation and public attainment values. Significant negative correlations were found between extrinsic regulation and exam results, as well as helplessness and interest, private attainment values and exam results. [Conclusion] The results indicated the possibility that the degree of self-determination among those aiming to become physical therapists influences their willingness to learn and their exam results.
