Examining the relationship between the thinking styles and the motivation aspects of the individuals working in the health sector in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of hospital staff

AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the thinking styles of hospital staff and their motivation tools during the pandemic in Turkey. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Top 100 hospitals in Turkey that have the highest number of examinations on the list, constitute the population and 1220 participants from all over Turkey took part in the study. The data set was analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent groups t-test, ANOVA and regression analysis. RESULTS: Most of the sample were women (66.4%), undergraduate (49%), working in a medical position (72%) and nurses (50.6%). T-test conclusion was showed that intrinsic motivation values are higher than extrinsic motivation values. There was no significant difference between administrative/medical position status and the mean score of any of the scales. As the results of regression analysis, it was determined that thinking style significantly predicted motivation. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest that hospital staff used the experiential thinking style more than rational thinking and behaved with intrinsic motivation more than extrinsic motivation during COVID-19 pandemic.