MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF NURSING EDUCATORS OF NURSING

EDUCATORS IN PURSUING A DOCTORATE DEGREE

A dissertation presented to
the faculty of the Graduate School
Philippine College of Health Sciences Inc.
Claro M. Recto, Manila

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the Degree
Doctor of Education
Major in Educational Management

ALICIA BARTE
March 2011
 Approval Sheet

This dissertation entitled “MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF NURSING EDUCATORS IN PURSUING A

DOCTORATW DEGREE”, prepared and submitted by Alicia Barte, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree Doctor of Education, major in Educational Management, has been
examined and recommended for acceptance and approval.

ROSIE
Adviser

Panel of Examiners
Accepted by the committee for oral examination with a grade of _____%.

GEORGE C. CORDERO, Ph.D.

Chairman

FE ESPINOSA, Ed. D EDNA P. CARDENAS, PhD

Member Member

CONCESA OANDASAN, PhD ERLINDA DEJARME Ed.D

Member Member

Approved as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree,Doctor of Education,

major in Educational Management.

GEORGE C. CORDERO,Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School
 Acknowledgement

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to my dissertation adviser, Dr. ___________, for
providing continuous support, enthusiasm, and wisdom throughout this process. I would like to
express as much gratitude to the other two members of my dissertation committee:
_________________,_________________,___________. I have had the privilege of their
guidance both as committee members in my graduate degree and also as my professors when I
first started my nursing education in the undergraduate program.

I would like to thank the Nurse Educators who participated in the interview featured in this
study. I am grateful for their generosity with their time, effort, and insightful comments.

My sincerest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to my nursing colleagues, who inspire me with their
ability to bring nursing theory to life in their everyday practice. In particular, I would like to
thank __________, my mentor and role model, who I feel very fortunate to have had the
opportunity to work with. I am so grateful for her wise words and belief in my ability to succeed.
She was always there to give me the encouraging and supportive nudge that I needed each step
of the way as I moved forward to where I am now.

Lastly, I would like to thank my family. Your pride in me has been my motivation to always do
my best. You have supported me all the way through my education, and I would not be where I
am today without your love and encouraging words.
 Table of Contents
Page
Title Page …..…………………………...................................................... i

Approval Sheet …………………………………….…………….……........ .ii

Acknowledgment ………………………………………................................iii

Dedication …………………………………………………………...............iv

Abstract………………………………………………………………...….… v

List of Tables………………………………………………....…………........vi

List of Figures ……….…………………………………………....................vii

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Chapter
1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction …………………………………...……………………..1

Background …………….……………………….…….….…….….....2

Theoretical Framework ……………….………………….…….….... 4

Research Paradigm …………………………………….……………..7

Statement of the Problem ……………………….………………...… 8

Hypothesis…………………………………………….…….…….... 9

Scope and Delimitations ……………………..…….……………… 10

Significance of the Study ………………………..……………..…....11

Definition of Terms ……………………………..……………..……12

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Synthesis

3. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES

 Research Design …………………………………….……………… .52

Locale and Population of the Study ………………….………………. 53

Respondents of the Study …………………………………………… .54

Research Instrument ……………………….………..…………...…... 54

Data Gathering ProcedureS ………………….………………..……….55

Statistical Treatment of Data …………………………………...…. ..56

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of findings …………………………………………….…81

Conclusions….…………………………………………………...84

Recommendations ……………….…………………………….…85

References ……………………………………………………. .…….87

Appendices
A. Letter of Intent
B. Approval Letter
C. Questionnaire
D. Others

Curriculum Vitae
 Abstract
Title of Research “MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF NURSING EDUCATORS IN
PURSUING A DOCTORATE DEGREE”

Researcher: ALICIA bARTE

Adviser: DR. _________________________
Degree conferred: DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Institution: Philippine College of Health Sciences

1813 C.M Recto Ave. Recto Ave. Manila Philippines
_____________________________________________________________

Nursing is a profession which is increasingly developing its own research and body of literature.

Nursing is no longer viewed as simply a practical occupation but a profession that values higher

education as a means to build competent practitioners at all levels. This study was a descriptive

exploratory research using the qualitative approach to explore the motivation of nursing

educators in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines in pursuing a doctoral education. The study was

guided by the Motivational Cycle Theory. Eight (8) nursing educators participated in an in-depth

semi-structured interview. This was the number when saturation point ensued. Individual consent

was sought. The study remained faithful to the rigors of the qualitative approach.

The themes and categories that emerged were: Theme 1 - Inspirational Motivators; categories for

this theme were internal and external factors; Theme 2 – Disheartening Barriers; categories for

this theme were situational factors, organizational factors, and personal factors; Theme 3 –

Essential Support; categories for this theme were devoted family support, warm support from

significant others, constant support from colleagues, and regular support from administrators.
It was concluded that nurse educators were motivated to pursue a doctoral degree; barriers were

identified however the support from the different sectors helped the nurse educators to overcome

the barriers.

This study uncovered many questions for further research on the best ways to encourage and to

support nurse educators in pursuing doctoral education.