The Importance of Motivation in the Profession of Opticianry: Professional Development and Job Satisfaction
Abstract
This study investigates the motivational factors affecting individuals working in the opticianry profession, a vital yet underrecognized field within the healthcare sector. Opticianry contributes significantly to public health by preserving eye health and enhancing individuals' quality of life through tailored visual solutions. Using a descriptive research design, the study evaluates intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, including the desire to assist others, technological advancements, career development opportunities, and job security. The findings reveal that motivation levels are influenced by age and years of experience, with the 31–36 age group and individuals with 11–15 years of experience reporting lower motivation. Conversely, individuals with over 21 years of experience exhibit the highest motivation levels, reflecting the positive impact of long-term professional commitment. While gender, marital status, and education level have limited effects on motivation, the study emphasizes the role of professional development programs and targeted interventions to enhance motivation and job satisfaction. These results offer valuable insights into the dynamics of career motivation in opticianry and provide practical recommendations for improving professional satisfaction and retention.
Ethical Statement
This paper complies with Research and Publication Ethics, has no conflict of interest to declare, and has received no financial support. The article has been checked for spelling and plagiarism/similarity. The article was evaluated by "at least two external referees" and "double blinding" method. For the scale used in the article, it is declared by the authors that permission was obtained from the original owner of the scale. The author(s) sent a signed "Copyright Transfer Form" to the journal. Regarding the conduct of this research, an “Ethics Permission Certificate” dated 24/01/2025 and numbered 2025/1 was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the University of Gümüşhane. The author contributed to all sections and stages of the study alone.
Supporting Institution
No financial support was received for the conduct of the research.
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Abstract
Bu çalışma, sağlık sektöründe hayati bir alan olmasına rağmen yeterince tanınmayan optisyenlik mesleğinde bireyleri etkileyen motivasyonel faktörleri araştırmaktadır. Optisyenlik, göz sağlığını koruyarak ve kişiye özel görsel çözümler sunarak halk sağlığına önemli katkılarda bulunmakta ve bireylerin yaşam kalitesini artırmaktadır. Betimleyici bir araştırma tasarımı kullanılan çalışmada, başkalarına yardım etme isteği, teknolojik yenilikler, kariyer gelişim fırsatları ve iş güvencesi gibi içsel ve dışsal motivasyon unsurları değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, motivasyon düzeylerinin yaş ve deneyim yıllarından etkilendiğini ortaya koymaktadır. 31-36 yaş grubu ile 11-15 yıl deneyime sahip bireyler daha düşük motivasyon bildirirken, 21 yıl ve üzeri deneyime sahip bireyler en yüksek motivasyon düzeylerini göstermiştir. Bu durum, uzun vadeli mesleki bağlılığın olumlu etkilerini yansıtmaktadır. Cinsiyet, medeni durum ve eğitim düzeyinin motivasyon üzerinde sınırlı etkileri olmasına rağmen, çalışma, profesyonel gelişim programlarının ve hedefe yönelik müdahalelerin motivasyon ve iş tatminini artırmadaki rolüne dikkat çekmektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, optisyenlikte kariyer motivasyonunun dinamikleri hakkında değerli bilgiler sunmakta ve mesleki tatmin ile çalışan bağlılığını artırmaya yönelik pratik öneriler sağlamaktadır.
Keywords
Ethical Statement
Bu makale Araştırma ve Yayın Etiğine uygundur. Beyan edilecek herhangi bir çıkar çatışması yoktur. Araştırmanın ortaya konulmasında herhangi bir mali destek alınmamıştır. Makale yazım ve intihal/benzerlik açısından kontrol edilmiştir. Makale, “en az iki dış hakem” ve “çift taraflı körleme” yöntemi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Makalede kullanılan ölçek için yazar(lar) tarafından ölçeğin orjinal sahibinden izin alındığı beyan edilmiştir. Yazar(lar), dergiye imzalı “Telif Devir Formu” belgesi göndermişlerdir. Bu araştırmanın yapılması ile ilgili olarak Gümüşhane Üniveritesi Etik Komisyonundan 24/01/2025 tarih ve 2025/1 sayılı “Etik İzni Belgesi” alınmıştır. Yazar, çalışmanın tüm bölümlerine ve aşamalarına tek başına katkıda bulunmuştur.
Supporting Institution
Araştırmanın ortaya konulmasında herhangi bir mali destek alınmamıştır.
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- BAKKER, Arnold B. and DEMEROUTI, Evangelia (2014), “Job Demands–Resources Theory: Taking Stock and Looking Forward”, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, S.22(3), ss.273-285.
- BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK, Şener (2022), Handbook of Data Analysis for Social Sciences, Pegem Akademi Publisher, Ankara.
- DAVID, V. Shaver (1974), “Opticianry, Optometry and Ophthalmology: An Overview”, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, S.12(9), ss.754-765.
- DAY, Rachel and ALLEN, Tammy D. (2004), “The Relationship between Career Motivation and Self-Efficacy with Protégé Career Success”, Journal of Vocational Behavior, S.64, ss.72-91.
- FASSEL, Morgane (2022), Trends in Optical Professions: New Technologies and Patient Engagement, Optic Press, London (UK).
- GOPALAN, Valarmathie, ABUBAKAR, Juliana A., ZULKIFLİ, Abdul N., ALWI, Asmidahbinti and MAT, Ruzinoor C. (2017), “A Review of the Motivation Theories in Learning”,AIP Conference Proceedings, S.1819(1), ss. 1-8.
- GUAY, Frederic, RATELLE, Catherine F., ROY, Amelie and LITALIEN, David (2010), “Academic Self-Concept, Autonomous Academic Motivation, and Academic Achievement: Mediating and Additive Effects”, Learning and Individual Differences, S.20(6), ss.644–653.
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- KARİP, Emin (2013), Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
- KILIÇ, Recep and KEKLİK, Belma (2012), “A Study on the Impact of Quality of Work Life and Motivation among Healthcare Workers”, Afyon Kocatepe University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences, S.15(2), ss.67–85.
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- SPEER, Andrew B. (2021), “Empirical Attrition Modeling and Discrimination: Balancing Validity and Group Differences”, Human Resource Management Journal, S.34(1), ss.1–19.
- TAŞÇI, Mustafa Emre, VARDARLIER, Pelin and GÜNER, Şeyma (2017), “The Impact of Mentoring on Career Motivation: An Application on First-Time Job Experiences”, 25th National Management and Organization Congress, 25-27 May 2017 – Ankara, Başkent Üniversitesi Yayını, Ankara, S.25, ss.1095–1105.
- TUNÇER, Polat (2013), “Performance Evaluation and Motivation in Organizations”, Sayıştay Journal, S.88, ss.87–96.
- TÜRKOĞLU, Kader, TÜRKOĞLU, Mustafa Erhan and KAYA, Emin (2013), “Problems, Expectations, and Solutions Of Eyeglass Users”, Süleyman Demirel University Visionary Journal, S.4(8), ss.63–82.
- VALLERAND, Robert J., PELLETIER, Luc G., BLAIS, Marc R., BRIÉRE, Nathalie M., SENÉCAL, Caroline and VALLIÉRES, Evelyne F. (1992), “The Academic Motivation Scale: A Measure of Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Amotivation in Education”, Educational and Psychological Measurement, S.52(4), ss.1003–1017.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Health Care Administration, Health Services and Systems (Other) |
| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Submission Date | January 6, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | June 6, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 |
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