Psychological entitlement and willingness to work in rural areas: the moderating role of organizational identification and professional identification.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many rural areas, medical talent shortages in healthcare present significant challenges. While developing countries and organizations invest in enhancing the education and training of medical students, they often struggle to retain them in rural areas. Traditional efforts to address this issue, such as scholarships, loan repayment programs, and increased funding, have yet to see much success in sustainably attracting professionals to rural areas. Few studies have explored the internal psychological factors influencing medical students' willingness to work in rural areas. This study aims to address this gap by examining how psychological entitlement impacts the willingness to work in rural areas and the moderating roles of organizational and professional identification

SUBMITTER: Xiao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887364 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature