Specht, Hanna (2024) The Role of Student Engagement in the Relationship Between Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Performance. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study examined the relationships between intrinsic motivation, student engagement, and academic performance among psychology students at the University of Groningen. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 653 participants, predominantly female and with an average age of 20. The survey included scales measuring academic intrinsic motivation and student engagement, as well as academic performance through the participants' grades that were obtained directly from the university system. Our findings indicated that intrinsic motivation was positively associated with both student engagement and academic performance. However, student engagement did not predict academic performance, nor did it mediate the relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic performance. These results suggest that while intrinsic motivation enhances engagement, it does not necessarily translate into better academic outcomes through this pathway. The study underscores the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation in educational settings to improve learning outcomes but questions the role of student engagement as a mediator. Future research should explore other potential mediators and moderating variables, employ random sampling, and include diverse cultural contexts to enhance the generalizability and applicability of the results.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Garcia Pimenta, M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 12:46 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 12:46 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4060 |
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