Keeping motivation on track by metamotivational knowledge: AMEE Guide No. 160

This AMEE guide seeks to improve the metamotivational knowledge of health professions educators as well as students. We present key models and frameworks of Metamotivation, identify several motivation regulation strategies and their measurement tools, and propose applications for health professions education (HPE). Since our work is grounded on evidence from the field, we include new findings about motivation regulation to encourage further exploration. Although much of the research on Metamotivation has been done outside the field of medical education, we share our six years of research experience and findings within the field to inspire others to replicate and expand.

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This AMEE guide aims to enhance the understanding of metamotivation among health professions educators and students. It provides key models and frameworks of Metamotivation, identifies several motivation regulation strategies and their measurement tools, and suggests applications for health professions education (HPE). By sharing new findings and experiences from the field, the guide encourages further exploration and replication of research on metamotivation in medical education.