Correlates and Predictors of Academic Motivation among Secondary School Students in Muranga County, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Kaguanjai, Stella Wanjiru
Kinai, Theresia
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IJIRAS
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Abstract: Reported levels of academic motivation among secondary school students in Muranga county prompted this
research which explored whether academic mind sets and academic buoyancy related to and predicted academic
motivation among the secondary school students. This study was guided by the social cognitive theory of motivation
and personality and Weiner’s’ attribution theory. The study employed correlational research design. The participants
involved were 341 students drawn from 36 secondary schools. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Findings
revealed that academic mind sets and academic buoyancy were positive and significant correlates of academic motivation.
The findings also established that both academic mind sets and academic buoyancy predicted academic motivation of the
secondary school students. Recommendations on how to improve academic motivation and suggestions for further
research are given.
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Kaguanjai, S. W., & Kinai, T. Correlates And Predictors Of Academic Motivation Among Secondary School Students In Muranga County, Kenya.