<b>Extrinsic and intrinsic factors that motivate students in their Choice and permanence in the course of accounting sciences: A study of the perception of students at a public university</b> - doi: 10.4025/enfoque.v27i1.7165

  • Juliana Ramires Lacerda Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Sandra Melo dos Reis Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Nálbia de Araújo Santos Universidade Federal de Viçosa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4025/enfoque.v27i1.7165
Keywords: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors, Motivation, Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, Accounting Teaching

Abstract

Studies that seek to identify the motivational situation of students can contribute to understand and improveaspects related to the academic environment. This research has the objective of identifying and analyzingthe intrinsic and extrinsic factors that motivate and influence students in their choice and permanence inthe course of Accounting Sciences at Unimontes. In order to accomplish the study, Herzberg's Two Factor Theory was applied to the academic setting, which expound extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Themethodological strategies used were: descriptive survey, with an intentional sample; and a questionnairestructured to collect data from students, with open and closed questions. The mean tests indicate that themain factors for choosing the course were: intrinsic factors, new knowledge and experiences; among theextrinsic factors, improved salaries and career upgrade are the main reasons for choosing the course.Some of the reasons for concluding the course were: among intrinsic factors, the interaction betweenstudents and teachers and the challenge of learning; among extrinsic factors, the possibility of enteringthe labor market. The implications of the influences of these factors on students are relevant for highereducation institutions and course coordinators.

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Author Biographies

Juliana Ramires Lacerda, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Possui especialização em CIENCIAS CONTABEIS pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (2007) .
Sandra Melo dos Reis, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Aluna regular do Doutorado Interinstitucional em Economia do Cedeplar/UFMG. Mestre em Controladoria e Contabilidade pela Universidade de São Paulo (2003). Graduada em Administração de Empresas (1990) e Ciências Contábeis (1995) pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Professora de Educação Superior da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros desde 1998. Possui experiência nas áreas de Administração e Contabilidade, com ênfase em Controladoria.
Nálbia de Araújo Santos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Possui graduação em Ciencias Contabeis pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (1990) , especialização em Auditoria pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (1995) e mestrado em Controladoria e Contabilidade pela Universidade de São Paulo (2002) . Atualmente é PROFESSORA ASSISTENTE da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Tem experiência na área de Administração , com ênfase em Administração Pública. Atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: modelo tarifário, transporte urban, transporte urbano por ônibus, planejamento de resultados, gestão econômica.
Published
2009-05-26
How to Cite
Lacerda, J. R., Reis, S. M. dos, & Santos, N. de A. (2009). <b>Extrinsic and intrinsic factors that motivate students in their Choice and permanence in the course of accounting sciences: A study of the perception of students at a public university</b&gt; - doi: 10.4025/enfoque.v27i1.7165. Enfoque: Reflexão Contábil, 27(1), 67-81. https://doi.org/10.4025/enfoque.v27i1.7165
Issue
Vol 27 No 1 (2008)
Section
Original Articles

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