Scientific evidence shows that motivation is related to competence, autonomy and relatedness.
Theme: Educational success
Tuesday, Feb 28 2023
Working on competence, autonomy and relatedness boosts students’ motivation
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Scientific Articles
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In line with this, the study by Shao et al. (2024) found that positive peer relationships, as an expression of relatedness, can also enhance students’ learning motivation and engagement. In other words, when students feel supported and connected to their peers, they become more motivated to learn and more actively involved in academic activities.
Shao, Y., Kang, S., Lu, Q. et al. How peer relationships affect academic achievement among junior high school students: The chain mediating roles of learning motivation and learning engagement. BMC Psychol 12, 278 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01780-z