The Effect of Professorsâ Professional Ethics Dimensions on Students Motivation

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of professor’s professional ethics on student’s motivation Methodology: Current applied research is conducted in survey method. Statistical population is consisting of University of Zanjan’s students and 140 questionnaires were collected by using convenience sampling method. The validity and reliability of research tool (questionnaire) was validated. SPSS and AMOS software were used for data analysis. Findings: Findings show that there are positive relationships between professional ethics and motivation.  Professional ethics has a positive and significant effect on motivation. The effect of personal and interactional characteristics has also a significant of motivation, but the effect of professional work quality was not significant. Professional work quality mediated the relationship between personal and interactional characteristics and motivation. In addition, interactional characteristics mediated the relationship between professional work quality and motivation (p < 0.005) Conclusion: According to findings, we can conclude that pay attention merely to technical aspects of teaching is not sufficient, but also considering professional ethics including traits such as justice, responsibility, and rule-orientation, can complete the quality of the professional works or good teaching.