Publication: A Survey On Achievement Motivation Among University Students
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Date
2023
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Human Resource Management Academic Research Societ
Abstract
Being motivated is a major factor contributing to student excellence in their studies and success in life. Students face various academic pressures from the education system itself or from environmental factors that can impact their level of motivation to achieve excellence. This study explores achievement motivational levels among university students in Malaysia from the four aspects of gender, race, place of residence and academic performance (CGPA). This survey-type study uses a simple random sampling method involving research subjects comprising 200 students (n=200). The research instrument used is the Achievement Motivation Test (AMT) introduced by Abu Bakar Nordin (1995). Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 26 software. An independent sample t-test analysis was used to identify the differences in achievement motivation levels based on the four aspects mentioned. Overall, the study found no difference in the level of student motivation based on gender (t= 0.254, p> 0.05), race (t= 0.922, p> 0.05), place of residence (t= 1.836, p> 0.05), and academic performance (t=1.623, p> 0.05). However, some differences in motivation levels were found between students with low (M = 2.8) and high (M = 3.0) CGPAs. Thus, it can be concluded that motivational levels have a major role in ensuring student success and excellence. This study can form the basis for designing motivational modules or guidelines in public universities and the Ministry of Education for enhancing student achievement.
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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education & Development Volume 12 Issue 3 Page (1806-1811)
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Achievement Motivation, Academic Performance, Cgpa, University Students.
Citation
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz,Amin Al-Haadi Shafie,Ishaq Ibrahim,Siti Nubailah Mohd Yusof,Nur Kareelawati Abd Karim,Husin Sungkar A Survey on Achievement Motivation among University Students. (2023). International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education & Development, 12(3), 1806–1811. https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i3/19273