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Academic Success Model of Nursing Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences: A Mixed-Methods Study (Qualitative–Quantitative)
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Abstract: (31 Views) |
ntroduction:Academic success is vital for training competent human resources in nursing, but the lack of a native, evidence-based model for Tehran University of Medical Sciences has challenged effective educational planning. This study aimed to design an academic success model for nursing students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences using a mixed-methods approach.
Methods: This study was conducted using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design (qualitative-quantitative). In the qualitative phase, in addition to documentary analysis, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 experts in nursing, educational sciences, medical education, educational management, and psychology, and were analyzed using thematic analysis with MAXQDA version 24 software. In the quantitative phase, a researcher-made questionnaire based on the qualitative findings was distributed among 281 nursing students, and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling to examine the current status and validate the final model.
Results: In the qualitative phase, 10 dimensions, 35 components, and 73 indicators were identified in learning skills, self-regulation, motivation, self-efficacy, physical and mental health, social and academic support, and individual and environmental factors. Quantitative results showed most dimension means were below the Likert scale midpoint (3), with statistically significant differences (t-values: -8.08 to -19.83, p < 0.001). Means and standard deviations for learning skills (2.73±0.45), self-regulation (2.48±0.45), physical/mental health (2.72±0.43), social/academic support (2.67±0.52), motivation (2.84±0.42), self-efficacy (3.61±0.44), individual factors (2.95±0.48), environmental factors (2.90±0.27), infrastructural factors (2.74±0.32), and academic/professional outcomes (2.30±0.54) indicate a significant gap between current and desired status.
Conclusion: The proposed ten-dimensional model reveals serious weakness in all dimensions of academic success and provides a valid framework for educational revision and supportive interventions.
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| Keywords: Nursing students, Academic success model, Mixed-methods study |
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Type of Study: Quantitative-Research |
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Received: 2025/12/8 | Accepted: 2025/10/8 | Published: 2025/10/8
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