Academic Achievement, Motivation and Future Selves

The neural basis of academic achievement motivation

We have used functional magnetic resonance imaging to study the neural correlates of motivation, concentrating on the motivation to learn and gain monetary rewards. We compared the activation in the brain obtained during reported high states of motivation for learning, with the ones observed when the motivation was based on monetary reward. Our results show that motivation to learn correlates w...

Academic self-concept, autonomous academic motivation, and academic achievement: Mediating and additive effects

Improving academic achievement and motivation through online peer learning

The motivation to engage students has been a challenge in teaching and learning statistics. This study investigates the effectiveness of online peer learning in enhancing students’ academic achievement and promoting their motivation. The researcher employed a quasi-nonequivalent (preand posttest) control group design to investigate the effectiveness of online peer learning. The participants in ...

Classroom goal structure, student motivation, and academic achievement.

Over the past 25 years, achievement goal theory has emerged as one of the most prominent theories of achievement motivation. This chapter uses an achievement goal framework to examine the influence of classroom and school environments on students' academic motivation and achievement. Considerable evidence suggests that elementary and secondary students show the most positive motivation and lear...

The Relationship between academic procrastination, locus of control and achievement motivation with academic achievement in nursing student

Introduction: Academic achievement always depends on the proper functioning of the physical, psychological and functional aspects of the individual, so this study investigated the relationship between academic procrastination, locus of control and achievement motivation with academic achievement in nursing student. Methods: The research method was descriptive-correlational and in particular, St...