Examining the Mediating Role of Engagement Between Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement

Opršalová, Klára (2024) Examining the Mediating Role of Engagement Between Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Introduction: This paper examines the mediating role of non-cognitive academic variables, specifically engagement, in the relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic achievement among students in higher education. Intrinsic motivation, defined by personal interest and enjoyment in academic tasks, is a well-recognized significant predictor of academic success and student engagement. Moreover, engagement, characterized as the level of involvement in academic activities, has been theorized to potentially mediate the relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic achievement. Methods: A convenience sample of 653 university students (486 females) filled out a questionnaire that included scales measuring intrinsic motivation (Academic Motivation Scale), and engagement (The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale) among other academic variables, utilized in a cross-sectional study. Results and Discussion: Positive and significant intercorrelations were found between intrinsic motivation, engagement, and academic achievement. However, there was no evidence of mediation, such that engagement did not have an indirect effect on the motivation-achievement relationship. Future studies should further address the multidimensional construct properties of engagement in predicting academic success. Additional ideas for future research recommend exploring the role of intrinsic motivation in predicting academic outcomes within a comprehensive model, including contextual variables. Keywords: academic achievement, intrinsic motivation, engagement, mediation

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Garcia Pimenta, M.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2024 12:16
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2024 12:48
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4144

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